The Vietnam War (1955-1975) was a long and complex conflict with several agreements reached between the different sides involved. Some of the most notable agreements include:
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Geneva Accords (1954): This agreement divided Vietnam into two halves, North and South, with the 17th parallel serving as a demarcation line. The agreement also called for nationwide elections to reunify the country, which were never held.
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Paris Peace Accords (1973): This agreement ended direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War and established a ceasefire between North and South Vietnam. It also called for the release of American prisoners of war and the removal of American troops from South Vietnam.
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Four-Party Joint Military Commission (1973): This commission was established as part of the Paris Peace Accords to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire and resolve any disputes that arose.
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The Ho Chi Minh Campaign (1975): This was a military offensive by the communist forces in North Vietnam, which ultimately led to the fall of South Vietnam and the reunification of the country under communist rule.
In conclusion, several agreements were reached during the Vietnam War, but many of these agreements were not fully implemented and the conflict ultimately ended with the victory of the North Vietnamese forces and the reunification of the country under communist rule. The Vietnam War remains one of the most divisive and complex conflicts of the 20th century, and its legacy continues to shape the region and the world today.
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