1970s

Vietcong is winning

May 2, 1965

In 1964, it looked as if the Vietcong were winning the war. President Johnson sent more soldiers to South Vietnam.

America Invading

May 2, 1970

In 1970, President Nixon invaded Vietnam’s neighbors, Cambodia and Laos (LOWS).

First President

May 2, 1972

During the Vietnam War, President Nixon worked to lessen Cold War tensions between the United States and communist nations. In 1972, he became the first United States President to visit China.

Nixon reelected President

May 2, 1972

In November 1972, Nixon was reelected President. During the election campaign, people helping Nixon, who was a Republican, did some illegal things.

Cease-Fire

May 2, 1973

Then, in 1973, the United States agreed to a cease-fire, and its troops came home.

North Vietnam took over

May 2, 1976

Two years later, however, North Vietnam took over South Vietnam. In 1976, the countries were unified.

Jimmy Carter President

May 2, 1977

In 1977, Jimmy Carter became President. Carter had been the governor of Georgia. He promised to restore the people’s trust in their government.

Evolution

May 2, 1979

February 1979, a revolution shook the nation of Iran.

Summer Olympic

May 2, 1980

The United States also boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympic Games, held in Moscow.