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Thieu, Nguyen Van
consolidation of power in the face of military disaster, 1972
corruption of 1971 elections
1971: Asia
1971: United States
1971: Vietnam
decline of South Vietnam after American withdrawal
end of American involvement in fighting
fall of the Thieu government
picture of Nguyen Van Thieu
rejection of coalition with Communists
Tet Offensive
Vietnam War
weakening of his regime
1971: Asia
It was a year of momentous developments in Asia. In eastern Asia, largely owing to the bold diplomatic initiative of the United States, it was a year that looked forward to a stable and enduring peace. In southern Asia, the civil war in East Pakistan threatened the peace and stability of the entire...
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