1954 Geneva Conference and the partition of Vietnam (April–July 1954)

1. Geneva Conference opens in Switzerland

   Apr 26, 1954Labels: Geneva Conference, Switzerland

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2. French fortress at Điện Biên Phủ falls

   May 7, 1954Labels: i n, Viet Minh

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   • HISTORY

3. Indochina negotiations begin at Geneva

   May 8, 1954Labels: Indochina Negotiations, State of

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4. Pierre Mendès France becomes French Prime Minister

   Jun 18, 1954Labels: Pierre Mend, France

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5. Ngô Đình Diệm appointed Prime Minister (State of Vietnam)

   Jun 26, 1954Labels: Ng nh, State of

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6. Ceasefire agreements and Final Declaration concluded

   Jul 21, 1954Labels: Geneva Accords, Vietnam partition

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7. U.S. and State of Vietnam withhold endorsement

   Jul 21, 1954Labels: United States, State of

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8. 300-day free-movement period begins

   Jul 21, 1954Labels: Free-movement Period, Civilian migration

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9. Ceasefire implementation begins in Cambodia

   Jul 23, 1954Labels: Cambodia, Ceasefire

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10. Operation Passage to Freedom begins refugee transports

    Aug 1, 1954Labels: Operation Passage, U S

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11. International Control Commission is established

    Aug 11, 1954Labels: International Control, India

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12. Free-movement window closes and border tightens

    May 18, 1955Labels: Border Closure, Partition Consolidation

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