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CIA 'Secret War' in Laos: Air America Logistical Support and Hmong Involvement (1950s-1970s)
The 'Secret War' in Laos refers to covert U.S. operations conducted by the CIA from the late 1950s through 1975, despite Laos's official neutrality under international treaty. These operations involve…