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176. The Vietnam War: The Rise of Ho Chi Minh
Empire
The American Perspective on Colonialism and Historical Counterfactuals
This chapter examines the U.S. reaction to Ho Chi Minh's references to American founding principles and the impact of historical what-ifs, particularly regarding Franklin Roosevelt's hypothetical position on French colonialism. It contrasts Roosevelt's potential support for independence with Truman's indifference, leading to a shift in U.S. policy towards supporting French colonial efforts in Vietnam.
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