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Laos became a French protectorate in 1893 and became a
constitutional monarchy on July 19, 1949. Political conflict,
because of different political parties and activists accelerated
instability through the 1960s. In June 1962 three groups formed
a coalition, with Prince Souvanna Phouma as Premier. In 1961 a
United Nations conference in Geneva signed an agreement assuring
the neutrality of Laos. By 1964 the Pathet Lao had withdrawn
from the coalition and with help from North Vietnam renewed
sporadic attacks against the government. U.S. Planes bombed the
Ho Chi Minh trail, a supply line from North Vietnam to communist
forces in the south. An estimated 2.75 million tons of bombs
were dropped on Laos during the fighting. In 1970 the U.S.
stepped up air support and military aid. After Pathet Lao
military gains, Souvanna Phouma in May 1975 ordered government
troops to stop fighting and the Pathet Lao took control. A Lao
People's Democratic Republic was proclaimed on December 3, 1975.
Laos is strongly influenced by Vietnam. @