Following the surrender of Japan to Allied forces, Ho Chi Minh and his People's Congress create the National Liberation Committee of Vietnam to form a provisional government. Japan transfers all power to Ho's Vietminh. The Japanese surrender within days. Return Authority to French First American Dies in Vietnam Lt. Col. A. Peter Dewey, head of American OSS mission, was killed by Vietminh troops while driving a jeep to the airport.
French troops replace Chinese in the North.
Following months of steadily deteriorating relations, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam launches its first consorted attack against the French. Defeat Vietminh French General Etienne Valluy attempts, and fails, to wipe out the Vietminh in one stroke. President Vincent Auriol of France sign the Elysee Agreement. As part of the agreement the French pledge to assist in the building of a national anti-Communist army. When Communist forces from North Korea invade the Republic of South Korea on June 25, President Truman appeals to the United Nations to take action.