Historical Events tagged with "melvin laird"
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Military & Warfare
Laird Announces Vietnamization Strategy
April 3rd, 1969 55 years ago
United States Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird stated the intention to 'Vietnamize' the war effort, which aimed to shift the responsibility of combat to South Vietnamese forces. This strategy was designed to reduce American troop presence in Vietnam while still supporting South Vietnam with military aid and training. Laird emphasized that this transition was essential for the United States’ long-term strategy in the region, indicating a significant change in U.S. military policy.
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