Clinton Visits Vietnam
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Wars, Battles, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Vietnam War
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Asian History
- Geographical Location: Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Indochina
- Date: November 18-20, 2000
Article abstract: In November, 2000, Bill Clinton became the first U.S. president to visit Vietnam since President Richard Nixon visited the country during the Vietnam War in 1969.
The Visit’s Purpose
Many groups encouraged, supported, and arranged U.S. president Bill Clinton’s trip to Vietnam. These groups included the Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the U.S.-Vietnam Trade Council, the American Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Council. The purpose of Clinton’s visit was to...
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