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How did diem take control of south Vietnam?
He declared himself president after a fraudulent election.
Who was Ho Chi Minh's successor?
Ton Duc Thang, the vice president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam), was then become the president, after Ho Chi Minh's dead in 1969. However, the real successor is Duan Le, secretary General of the Vietnam Labour Party. Duan held power during the the 1970s until his dead in 1986. it was said that Duan actually took control of the North Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh in the mid 1960s.
What granted the US president broad military powers in Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 gave U.S. President Johnson any military force necessary to protect U.S. interests. The "War Powers Resolution" in 1973, which over-rode President Nixon's veto, restricted the President's power, without "Congressional Approval." The WPR was brought about by President Nixon's ground campaigns in Cambodia & Laos in 1970 and 1971, respectively.
Why did the US go into war in Vietnam?
The USA went to war with Vietnam because it was a communist country. Also they were allies with the USSR. We were enemies with the USSR so we wanted the USSR to have at least 1 less freind.
What two events convinced President Truman to help France in Vietnam?
Im not sure if I know two reasons for the U.S aid of France in Vietnam, but here's one for you: During WWII, when Japan invaded Vietnam, the American troops helped the Viet Minh fight them off, simply because they were already at war with the Japanese. After the war ended, Vietnam decided to declare independence from France under the lead of a Communist Ruler. This terrified the U.S as the they were trying to prevent the spread of communism at all costs. As a result, P. Truman decided to help the French regain control of Vietnam.
