Who was a CIA agent in Vietnam?

Pham Chuyen (1922- November 2014), code-named Agent ARES, was a CIA agent recruited by the CIA in South Vietnam in 1961 and was the first long term operative there. North Vietnam’s Public Security Bureau captured and manipulated Chuyen to turn double agent shortly after his deployment in the North.

What was the CIA doing during the Vietnam War?

The CIA provided suggestions for political platforms, supported candidates, used agency resources to refute electoral fraud charges, manipulated the certification of election results by the South Vietnamese National Assembly, and instituted the Phoenix Program.

Who was the head of the CIA during the Vietnam War?

William Colby
William Colby, Director of Central Intelligence, briefs President Gerald Ford and his senior advisors on the deteriorating situation in Vietnam, April 28, 1975.

Did the US leave soldiers in Vietnam?

After the Vietnam War ceasefire was signed on January 27, 1973, the United States had 60 days to withdraw its troops from Vietnam.

Did the U.S. leave soldiers in Vietnam?

What happened in 1975 in the Vietnam War?

1975 marked the end of the Vietnam War, sometimes called the Second Indochina War or the American War. The North Vietnamese army (PAVN) launched the Spring Offensive in March, the South Vietnamese army (ARVN) was quickly defeated.

Who was the president of Vietnam in 1975?

President Thieu resigned on April 21, 1975, and Vice-President Tran Van Huong was sworn in as president. President Huong resigned on April 27, 1975, and General Duong Van Minh was sworn in as president on April 28, 1975.

How much did the US spend in Vietnam in 1967?

In the period 1967 to 1970, the United States spent successively $22.2‐billion, $26.3‐bil lion, $26.5‐billion and $18.5‐billion. In the current fiscal year, after sending almost $700‐million in aid to South Vietnam, President Ford was still pressing for additional millions when the end came.

How much aid did the US give South Vietnam in 1976?

Following the reunification of Vietnam in 1976, the Spratleys, Trường Sa in Vietnamese, became a part of Khánh Hòa Province. Ford requested the U.S. Congress to provide additional aid to South Vietnam: $722 million for military and $250 million for economic aid.