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National Liberation Committee of Vietnam
This is an interim government that was created by Ho Chi Minh after Japan surrendered to the Allied forces. Independence is claimed for Japan as all the power is transferred to Vietminh -
Vietnam becomes Free State
Vietnam is recognized as a free state by the French Union. French troops are now inside Vietnam. -
Battle of Hanoi starts the Indochina War
Vietnam attacks the French for the first time. After several attempts at cease-fires and other peace agreements, Vietnam smuggles explosives that eventually start what is known as the Battle of Hanoi, the first battle of the Indochina War. -
French Builds Anti-Communist Army in Vietnam
French leaders sign the Elysee agreement. It gave Vietnam greater independence, and also aimed to increase support from the United States. (image of elysee palace, where the agreement was signed). -
United States send $15M to aid France
The United States send, along with $15M, sends military aid in the form of advisors and missions. The first sign that the U.S. Openly opposes Ho Chi Minh with aid to the French. -
USA Begins Trianing South Vietnamese Soldiers
President Eisenhower sends military advisors to South Vietnam in order to train soldiers. -
First American Troops Sent to Vietnam
President Kennedy sends 100 Special Forces/military advisors troops to Vietnam -
Agent Orange used by U.S. to Expose North Vietnam's Trails
Agent Orange is used for the first time to destroy forestation and other outcroppings to thrawt the Viet Cong's strategy of guerilla warfare. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
President Lyndon B. Johnson vice president of Kennedy, who received office after Kennedy's death) approves Opporation Rolling Thunder. It calls for the continuous bombing of North Vietnam, and would continue for 3 years. America's involvment heavily increasing -
Tet Offensive Launched
The Vietcong launch the Tet Offensive, a military strategy that focuses on key cities. America and South Vietnam are taken off-guard. Image of Tet offensive path and cities attacked -
US Anti-Vietnam Propaganda Spreading
With the policy of "vietnamization", or the idea that SOuth Vietnam should shoulder the burden of defeating North Vietnam, America begins reducing the amount of help. -
Paris Peace Treaty Signed
An attempt for peace, and an end to the Vietnam War. This treaty stopped all U.S. involvment in the war and gained temporary peace between North and South Vietnam -
The Battle of Svay Rieng
Last major operation by the South Vietnamese. Image of the operation -
North Vietnam Continues to Attack Large Cities
Saigon is the main focus for the communist troops. Evacuations of US troops due to the unpopularity of the war make the US unable to help South Vietnam -
South Vietnam Surrenders after Saigon Falls
South Vietnam announces an unconditional surrender to the communist forces.
