This Week In History- January 8-14
On January 8, 1958, King Norodom Suramarit dissolved the National Assembly. On January 8, 1976, Zhou Enlai, died. The former
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Plots & Conspiracies- Son Ngoc Thanh & The Khmer Serei II: 1957-60
This continues from PART ONE After the election victory of Sihanouk’s Sangkum in 1955, the new government soon facing suspicion
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Rebels With Different Causes: History Of The Khmer Issarak Part I
The Khmer Rouge is by far the most recognized militant organization in Cambodian history- and rightly so considering the group’s
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The Rise & Fall Of Sam Sary
Sam Sary (1917 – 1963?) was a prominent Cambodian politician, who fell from grace after a series of scandals both
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Cambodian Women In History: Dr. Pauline Dy Phon
In newly independent Cambodia there were efforts made to modernize society- with some women rising above the traditional roles. However,
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Cambodian Prime Ministers III- Independence & Early Sangkum 1953-60
*Continuing from PART I and PART II After King Sihanouk took control of government for the 3rd time (June 16 1952
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Cambodian Prime Ministers 2: 1949-Independence
The term ‘Prime Minister’ is used loosely to refer to the parliamentary Head of State- as other terms are used
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Cambodian Prime Ministers 1945-49
The term ‘Prime Minister’ is used loosely to refer to the parliamentary Head of State- as other terms are used
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When Viet Pilots In Soviet Planes Dropped US Bombs On Cambodia
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) and remnants of war are discovered almost daily in Cambodia, and pose a constant risk to peoples
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War Within A War: The Rise & Fall Of FULRO, PT I
The Buôn Ma Thuột Rebellion On September 20, 1964, American-trained Civil Irregular Defense Group (SID-GEE) troops based at Special Forces bases Buon
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Gold, Swords and The Cross: Christianity In Cambodia 1500-1700
Whilst enjoying a coffee and minding my own business recently, a youngish Cambodian man struck up a conversation. He asked
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This Week In History: October 22-29
On October 22, 1972, Henry Kissinger flew to Phnom Penh for a 3 hour meeting with Lon Nol. On October
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This Week In History October 14-21
From October 11-22, 1977, Pol Pot was in China, where he discussed military operations against Vietnam. The Khmer Rouge leader
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This Week In History- October 6-12
On October 6, 1970, South Việt Nam withdrew troops from Neak Luong and Takeo after completing a three-month operation against
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The Making Of Phnom Penh: 1865-1940
Phnom Penh, or Krong Chaktomuk Serimongkul- City of the Four Faces (full title, according to Wikipedia: Krong Chaktomuk Mongkol Sakal
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