This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Laos Stabilizes but Faces Turbulent Power Struggle
An American diplomat calls Laos potentially stable, yet the nation remains split among Souvanna Phouma's neutralists and conservatives, with the Pathet Lao opposing the coalition. Since 1962 a tripartite government has faltered amid coups, assassinations, and ongoing clashes, while King Savang Vatthana and neighboring Vietnam shape any path to lasting peace and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laos
Souvanna
Souvanna Phouma
Ing
Pathet Lao