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French Occupy Vietnam
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Japan invades Vietnam
The end of French colonial rule over Vietnam. -
Ho Chi Minh creates the Viet Minh
Ho Chi Minh inspired by rebellion, creates an army. -
End of World War II + Japan withdraws control over Vietnam
This leaves Emperor Bao Dai to be in control. -
France backs Bao Dai in setting up the DRV
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U.S military role grows
The U.S begins stationing troops in Vietnam, and poured weapons, and supplies but soon withdrew forces for growing casualties. -
Battle of Dien Bien Phu
Important battle marking the defeat of French by Viet Minh also led to the Geneva Conference = split Vietnam -
Ngo Dinh Diem became president of Republic of Vietnam
Surge of anti-communism + call for unification -
Formation of the National Liberation Front
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Assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem and his brother
Results in escalation and incendiary combat. -
Congress passes Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Gave Johnson war-making powers to which he began bombing raids. -
General Vo Nguyen Giap launched the Tet Offensive
Led to defeat of communist forces -
Nixon begins peace talks in Paris
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United States and North Korea reach a peace agreement.
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Southern Vietnam falls to Northern
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War Between North and South End
DRV forces captured Saigon, renamed after Ho -
Vietnam Administered into WTO
Engagement into global economy and began Vietnam's global affiliations and diplomatic partnerships.