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On the recordOctober 24, 1954
The purpose of this offer is to assist the Government of Viet-Nam in developing and maintaining a strong, viable state, capable of resisting attempted subversion or aggression through military means.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

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Letter to the President of the Council of Ministers of Viet-Nam Regarding Assistance for That Country.

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