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07/10/1970 Nixon announces a new peace proposal in Southeast Asia

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SYND 08/10/70 NIXON PROPOSALS FOR INDO CHINA PEACE

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Why Did America Fight the Vietnam War?

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Why was the Vietnam War so Complicated?

President Richard Nixon announced a five-point proposal to end the war in Southeast Asia. He proposed potential withdrawal of U.S. forces, unconditional release of prisoners of war, and political solutions reflecting the will of the South Vietnamese people. These proposal were rejected by the Communists.
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