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Souvanna Phouma |
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Souvanna Phouma(born Oct. 7, 1901, Luang Prabang, Laos—died Jan. 10, 1984, Vientiane) Premier of Laos (1951–54, 1960, 1962, 1974–75). Nephew of King Sisavangvong of Laos, Souvanna did not support his uncle's decision to welcome back French rule after the end of World War II. With his half brother Souphanouvong, he joined the Free Laos movement and went into exile when the French reoccupied Laos. In 1949, when the French began to concede authority, he returned, and in 1951 he began his first term as premier. Civil war broke out between the communist Pathet Lao and rightist members of the government; Souvanna served as premier sporadically during that period. He tried to maintain Laotian neutrality during the Vietnam War but came to depend on U.S. military aid; Laos stabilized after the U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam. Souvanna remained an adviser to the government until his death. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Eventually, a neutral Laotian government backed by Washington, and led again by Souvanna Phouma, came to power. Brown's reporting shows consistent support of Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma and the legally constituted government in Vientiane. |
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