Cambodia and the U.S. sign a military aid agreement worth $40 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971. The equipment included small arms, ammunition, communications equipment, spare parts and training funds.
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Aug 19, 1970:
Cambodia and U.S. sign military aid pact
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This Week in History, Aug 19 - Aug 25
- Aug 19, 1968
- Many Americans against a bombing halt
- Aug 19, 1970
- Cambodia and U.S. sign military aid pact
- Aug 19, 1972
- Democratic candidate McGovern attacks Nixon policy in Vietnam
- Aug 20, 1954
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- Aug 20, 1971
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- Aug 20, 1974
- Military aid to Saigon slashed
- Aug 21, 1963
- Nhu's Special Forces attack the Buddhists
- Aug 21, 1965
- U.S. pilots given green light to go after anti-aircraft missiles in the North
- Aug 21, 1969
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