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Which american president began the united states' policy of aid to south vietnam?

a. john f. kennedy
b. lyndon
b. johnson
c. harry s truman
d. dwight
d. eisenhower

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The answer would be D. Eisenhower
User Mark Sands
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Answer:

The Correct Answer is "Eisenhower".

Step-by-step explanation:

  • South Vietnam, with its capital in Saigon was largely supported by the United States.
  • In Vietnam, the power vacuum was created by the French withdrawal so the United States felt they should fill this power vacuum.
  • The Eisenhower Administration provided the Economic and military advisers and aid to South Vietnam.
  • By just 1963 there were approx 16000 active United States troops were stationed in Vietnam.

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