VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > F. South and Southeast Asia, 1945–2000 > 2. Southeast Asia, 1941–2000 > b. Mainland Southeast Asia > 3. Cambodia > 1967, May 2
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1967, May 2
 
Sihanouk assumed special powers as head of a provisional government, which at once accorded full recognition to the Vietnamese National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) and to North Vietnam.  1
 
1969, July 2
 
Resumption of diplomatic relations with the U.S., which recognized the sovereignty, independence, neutrality, and territorial integrity of Cambodia.  2
 
Aug. 8
 
Lon Nol again became premier.  3
 
Oct. 8
 
Sihanouk permitted the invasion of 40,000 North Vietnamese forces and their advance even into central Cambodia.  4
 
 
 
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