Date of Award
Fall 1984
Document Type
Restricted Thesis
Terms of Use
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Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
History Department
Abstract
Spielberg examines US attitudes within the Truman administration toward France and the Vietnam conflict from 1946 to 1950. Analyzing primary sources such as the Pentagon papers and contemporary news articles as well as a synthesis of secondary sources, Spielberg argues that the Truman administration’s unequivocal opposition to Communism in any form made it impossible for them to consider siding with Ho Chi Minh, despite his popular support in the nation and initial openness toward relations with the West.
Recommended Citation
Spielberg, Deborah , '85, "Sowing Dragon's Teeth: America's Involvement in Vietnam 1946 to 1950" (1984). Senior Theses, Projects, and Awards. 512.
https://works.swarthmore.edu/theses/512