Special Section: A Summary of the Nine Points

1) The U.S. respects the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Viet Nam as recognized by the 1954 Geneva agreements.

2) Twenty-four hours after the signing of the agreement a cease-fire will take effect throughout South Viet Nam. The U.S. will stop all its military activities and end the bombing and mining in North Viet Nam. Within 60 days there will be a total withdrawal from South Viet Nam of U.S. and allied troops and military personnel. No troops, military personnel, armaments, munitions or war material for the...

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