Nixon Thieu wrap up Midway peace push in Hawaii
President Nixon completed his Midway talks with South Vietnamese leader Nguyen Van Thieu focusing on withdrawing 25 000 US troops from Vietnam and shifting war prosecution to Saigon The two leaders signaled possible troop reductions while Thieu ruled out a coalition with the Viet Cong and indicated elections would be negotiated after fighting ends
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Laird outlines U S Vietnam troop withdrawal plan
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird said the first 25 000 U S troops would be pulled from Vietnam this summer with heavy combat units from the Army and Marines leading the exit. He expected most withdrawals to return to the United States with some deployed to Hawaii and Okinawa, while Air Force and Navy forces would not be part of the first pullout. He spoke of August reviews and the possibility of earlier action if warranted, and noted that further reductions hinge on South Vietnamese army progress by August. The Pentagon plans to shift short term Vietnam deployments to the withdrawing units where possible.
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Reds scorn phaseout By Nixon moves in Vietnam
United Press International reports Moscow calls the withdrawal of 25 000 U S troops from Vietnam a crude move and too little, while non communists feel encouraged. North Vietnam and the Viet Cong allies dismiss the move as meaningless. Britain welcomes the step hoping for further reductions. South Korea and Nationalist China say they remain un alarmed with about 50 000 South Korean troops in Vietnam.
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Withdrawal a psychological gain for Nixon in Vietnam move
President Nixon’s plan to begin limited troop withdrawals from Vietnam is seen as a psychological victory outweighing military impact. Officials cite room to pull 25,000 plus servicemen without major risk, aiming to de escalate, pressure Hanoi, and buy time for talks while avoiding a cut in allied strength. Thieu reportedly agreed reluctantly, viewing redeployment as cautious and strategic.
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