Fall 1953 (PJW)

September, October, and November of 1953 in the world of President John Wayne.

Fall 1953
"The quick, decisive victory in Iran proved to be a breath of fresh air for an American public that had awaited an end to the stalemate in Korea for three years."

- Professor Ralph Nader, Harvard University

LAOS GRANTED INDEPENDENCE BY FRANCE

- Associated Press, 10/22/53

CAMBODIA GRANTED INDEPENDENCE BY FRANCE

- Associated Press, 11/9/53

"To see the French Empire cut-up by gangs of mud-hut guerrillas...what has the world come to?"

- French Army General Raoul Salan, 11/10/53