Historical Events tagged with "southeast-asia"
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Ngô Đình Diệm Wins Referendum Against Bảo Đại
In a pivotal referendum, Prime Minister Ngô Đình Diệm defeated former emperor Bảo Đại, establishing the Republic of Vietnam. This decisive victory came after a series of political maneuvers and marked a significant shift in governance. The referendum was characterized by strong anti-communist sentiment fueled by U.S. support for Diệm, amidst fears of a communist takeover in Southeast Asia. The victory consolidated Diệm's power and dramatically altered the political landscape in Vietnam, ushering in an era of governance based on a Catholic nationalist agenda.
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