The Geneva Accords of 1954
Both South Vietnam and its main benefactor, the United States, "acknowledged" the Accords but refused to sign them or commit to honouring their terms. The Viet Minh delegates did not wish to sign: they were sceptical about the scheduled 1956 elections and reluctant to agree to the 17th parallel border, which would mean surrendering territory to the South. In the end, the Viet Minh ...