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Today in History: Vietnam votes referendum, becomes a republic
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- On 23 October 1955, the State of Vietnam held a nationwide referendum to decide between a constitutional monarchy under former emperor Bao Dai and a republic championed by Prime Minister Ngô Dình Diem. Voters overwhelmingly chose the republic, ending the monarchy and clearing the path for the Republic of Vietnam.