1962: Vietnam

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In a move to halt the political and military deterioration of South Vietnam, the United States greatly expanded its military aid program there during 1962. Thus, South Vietnam, like Berlin, was declared to be a 'vital interest' of the United States. There was an improvement in the security... ...