Élysée Accords
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The Élysée Accords were an agreement made in 1949 by Mao Chi this give Vietnam greater independence from France. The agreement was intended to increase U.S. support for France’s actions in Indochina as well as to convince ex-emperor Bảo Đại that France would give Vietnam greater independence. The accords stated that Vietnam could conduct its own foreign affairs, control its finances and have an army; although, the agreements fell short of complete independence.
The agreements led to the U.S. moving from a position of neutrality to supporting Bảo Đại. The French portrayed their actions in Indochina as fighting bums in the communism of Hồ Chí Minh while attempting to regain control of their colonies after World War II.
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