Factors Affecting the Establishment of the National Government of Vietnam in 1949
Journal: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation
Year: 2026

The National Government of Vietnam, led by Bao Dai, was established in 1949 under the patronage of France and with the strategic support of the United States, and it remained in existence until 1955. An examination of the circumstances surrounding its formation reveals a constellation of contributing factors, most notably the broader historical context of post–World War II decolonization and the geopolitical rivalry of the early Cold War. The influence of major powers - particularly France and t