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Vietnam In Turmoil : The Japanese Coup, The Oss, And The August Revolution In 1945, Edward Tayloe Wise

Master's Theses

World War II brought about the demise of colonialism. The Japanese overthrew the French Indochinese government in March 1945. Their establishment of a puppet government encouraged the Vietnamese to seek independence. Ho Chi Minh, who had a Communist background, was ready to lead his nation, and was assisted in that undertaking by the United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor of the Central Intelligence Agency. This work explores Ho Chi Minh's nationalist and Communist background along with the role that the OSS played in his rise to power in 1945.

Primary sources include U.S. Government documents and many …

Joseph Mulloy Interview, Joseph Mulloy, Thomas Kiffmeyer

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of an oral history interview with Joe Mulloy by Thomas Kiffmeyer on his experiences as a Appalachian Volunteer during the Vietnam War on November 10, 1990.

George F. Kennan And The Rebuilding Of Japan: The Second Phase Of Occupation Policy, Rhonda S. Beckham

History Theses & Dissertations

As head of the Policy Planning Staff of the Department of State, George F. Kennan had the opportunity to implement aspects of the containment policy which he had helped to create. In 1947, Japan became vital to United States national security interests in Asia but was threatened by Communist infiltration because of an unstable political and economic situation promulgated by the initial post-surrender policy immediately after the war. An investigation by Kennan led to the implementation of significant changes which were enumerated in a National Security Council Report. This thesis will examine Kennan's foreign policy philosophy, the containment theory, the …

The American Influence On The Mindanao Resistance During The Second World War, Michael Anthony Balis

History Theses & Dissertations

This thesis examines the American participation in the development of resistance against the Japanese on Mindanao Island in the Philippines, 1942-1945. Americans directed the overall resistance movement and commanded most of the provinces. As leaders Americans played a key role in the evolution of the resistance from an independent guerrilla force to a partisan force that gave U.S. forces combat and intelligence assistance. The most important information for the thesis came from the MacArthur Archives, the Hayden Papers at the University of Michigan, the U.S. Army Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks, and correspondence with 14 men who served with …

Three American Resistance Leaders In The Philippine Islands During World War Ii, Brian W. Mclean

History Theses & Dissertations

This thesis compares the effectiveness of three Americans who led major guerrilla groups against the Japanese in the Philippine Islands during World War II. It is limited to Wendell Fertig on Mindanao, James Cushing on Cebu, and Russell Volckmann on Luzon. Previous works addressed only individual leaders; this thesis compares different leaders.

The thesis concludes that although differences did exist in how each individual officer rose to command, all three were effective in leading resistance efforts against the Japanese. The greatest differences among them were the amount of support they received from MacArthur's General Headquarters Southwest Pacific Area (GHQ SWPA) …

The U.S. Army And The Development Of The Rok Army: 1945-1950, Charles M. Ayers

History Theses & Dissertations

When the Korean War began in June 1950, the South Korean Army was unprepared and was unable to cope with the forces from the North. This study seeks to determine whether the decisions made by the US Army as to the building of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army during the period from 1945 to 1950 were appropriate in regard to the political and strategic situation in the Korean peninsula. The study approaches the problem by examining us documents and other archival material concerning the Army's policies toward Korea, how these policies were developed and executed, and what effect they …

Containment, Cliency And The Revolution In Vietnam, Deborah Tompsett-Makin

Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations

This thesis addresses the question, why does U.S. foreign policy contribute to political instability in developing nations? To ascertain the answer, it analyzes the post-World War II administrations from Truman through Johnson. One mode of containment, cliency, a foreign policy relationship between a major power and a weaker state, is developed within the framework analyzing containment. The cliency model provides a theoretical basis for explaining how the domestic structure of the client state is systematically distorted by the patron's actions in pursuit of its global interests. The cliency model is also linked to the pattern of development and stability of …

Tibet: Past And Present, Hungdah Chiu, June Teufel Dreyer

Maryland Series in Contemporary Asian Studies

No abstract provided.

Eisenhower, Vietnam, And The Geneva Conference Of 1954, Dean Rourke Jr.

History Theses & Dissertations

The thesis examines the 1954 Geneva Conference which appeared to be a turning point in America's foreign policy in Indochina. The Conference was initially held to discuss the Korean War armistice but as the the French position in Indochina deteriorated, the Conference evolved into a French effort to end their Indochina commitment and, thus, the first Indochina war. The role of the Eisenhower administration at Geneva and whether that role was part of a clearly defined foreign policy agenda or a policy that merely reacted to events as they occurred is examined. The thesis shows that a negative attitude toward …

Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program

WKU Administration Documents

The WKU Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers are representative of work done by students from throughout the university.

• Bachert, Sara. Rational Portrayal of the Irrationational in The Pit and the Pendulum
• Bell, Suzanne. Early Secret Involvement of the United States Military in Cambodia
• Brock, Beth. The Informal Caregiving System: The Frail Elderlys' Avenue of Choice
• Daniel, Janice. Child Sexual Abuse
• Johnson, Linda. International Telecommunications Trade with Japan
• Jones, LaMont. Ernie Pyle: Journalist Without Peer
• Kesserling, Marcia. Attitudes Toward the Need for Computer Literacy
• Lewis, Gloria. John Donne's Attitude Toward Love
• Majdi, …

Ua35/11 Wku Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku University Honors Program

WKU Administration Documents

The Western Kentucky University Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers represent work done by students from throughout the university.

• Kesselring, Marcia. Attitudes Toward the Need for Computer Literacy
• Tuck, Janna & Karen Wiggins. Methylation and Confirmation of PGE
• Lewis, Gloria. John Donne's Attitude Toward Love
• Johnson, Linda. International Telecommunications Trade with Japan
• Sharpe, Greg. Precipitation Patterns in Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1980-1985
• Smith, Sandy. Religion and the Media: Alliance or War?
• Bell, Suzanne. Early Secret Involvement of the United States Military in Cambodia
• Scariot, Linda. Parental Divorce and Childhood Emotional Disturbances
• Daniel, Janice. …

From Tradition To Modernity: A Socio-Historical Interpretation On China's Struggle Toward Modernization Since The Mid-19th Century, Wen-Hui Tsai

Maryland Series in Contemporary Asian Studies

No abstract provided.

Curtain Of Silence Japanese In Soviet Custody, 1945-1956, William F. Nimmo

Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations

The Soviet Union attacked- and defeated Japanese forces in Northeast Asia in the final days of the Second World War, and 2,100,000 Japanese soldiers and civilians suddenly fell into the hands of the Red Army. This thesis examines the experiences of Japanese in Soviet custody, efforts to obtain their release, and their eventual return to Japan. Repatriation of civilians from Soviet-controlled areas was slow, and military personnel were taken to the USSR for use as forced labor for several years. The Soviets conducted an intensive Marxist-Leninist indoctrination program for prisoners of war, and a professed acceptance of communism was a …

The Gift Of The Gods: The Impact Of The Korean War On Japan, John P. Bowen

Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations

The Korean War was a benchmark in the modern history of Japan. It became a catalyst for political action, and the fountainhead of the "economic miracle" that raised Japan once again to a prominent position among nations. The Korean War helped solve many political problems, including the tricky question of a peace treaty. It confirmed Japan's commitment to a no-war constitution. It also permitted the Japanese government to relax the restrictions imposed by occupation authorities. The war created a fortuitous economic stimulus that permitted Japan to emerge from the recessionary period that followed World War II and to establish the …

Michael Downs Interview, Michael Downs, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Michael Downs by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on May 1, 1984.

James Gozzard Interview, James Gozzard, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with James Gozzard by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 29, 1984.

William G. Frazier Interview, William G. Frazier, Mike Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with William G. Frazier by Mike Downs on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 25, 1984.

Jay Murphy Interview, Jay Murphy, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Jay Murphy by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 24, 1984.

Paul Showalter Interview, Paul Showalter, Michael Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Paul Showalter by Michael Downs on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 20, 1984.

Michael Fannin Interview, Michael Fannin, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Michael Fannin by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 4, 1984.

Sam Faulkner Interview, Sam Faulkner, Mike Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Sam Faulkner by Mike Downs on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 18, 1984.

Lonnie Castle Interview, Lonnie Castle, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Lonnie Castle by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 15, 1984.

Robert Williams Interview, Robert Williams

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Robert Williams on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 4, 1984.

Michael Turner Interview, Michael Turner, Michael Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Kenneth E. Brown by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 7, 1984.

Arthur Kelly Interview, Arthur Kelly, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Arthur by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 5, 1984.

Michael Cooke Interview, Michael Cooke, Michael Downs

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Michael Cooke by Michael Downs on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 5, 1984.

David Shepherd Interview, David Shepherd, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with David Shepherd by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 4, 1984.

Kenneth E. Brown Interview, Kenneth E. Brown, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Kenneth E. Brown by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 4, 1984.

Danny Vandivier Interview, Danny Vandivier, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Danny Vandivier by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on February 4, 1984.

Carl Campbell Interview, Carl Campbell, John Hanrahan

Vietnam War Oral History Collection

Transcript of oral history interview with Carl Campbell by John Hanrahan on his experiences during the Vietnam War on January 29, 1984.