The Korean War ends in 1953, after lasting three years. 7,955 soldiers remained missing after the war. May 7, 1954.
French forces withdraw from Vietnam.
The country becomes partitioned into northern and southern states. Foreign aid to South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos is begun by the United States. Feb. 26, 1955. U.S. stockpile of atomic bombs reaches 4,000. The U.S.S.R is estimated to have 1,000.