Introduction to Vietnam

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  • Ho Chi Mihn is born.

    Ho Chi Mihn is born.

    He was the leader of North Vietnam and was popular in his nation.
  • Vietnam Declares Independence fron France, but neither France nor the United States recognize Vietnam as a separate nation.

    Vietnam Declares Independence fron France, but neither France nor the United States recognize Vietnam as a separate nation.

    They end up launching an attack on the French
  • President Eisenhower delcares "Domino Theory"

    President Eisenhower delcares "Domino Theory"

    Southeast Asia was the idea behind it
  • The Viet Minh and Ho Chi Minh defeat he French at Dien Bien Phu.

    The Viet Minh and Ho Chi Minh defeat he French at Dien Bien Phu.

    President Dwight D Eisenhower vetoed a proposal to get involved in another war.
  • The Geneva Accords cause Vietnam to be split into North and South

    The Geneva Accords cause Vietnam to be split into North and South

    17th parallel
  • The United States withdraws support of Ngo Dihn Diem, leader of South Vietnam.

    The United States withdraws support of Ngo Dihn Diem, leader of South Vietnam.

    He ends up cancelling the election of 1956
  • Ngo Dinh Diem cancels election in Vietnam

    Ngo Dinh Diem cancels election in Vietnam

    because of Ho Chi Minh's popularity; About presidency
  • The National Liberation Front is formed

    The National Liberation Front is formed

    Viet Cong; The North
  • President Kennedy is assassinated, leading to the presidency of Lyndon B .Johnson.

    President Kennedy is assassinated, leading to the presidency of Lyndon B .Johnson.

    We would likely not have been in the war if JFK wasn't shot, as he wanted no involvement in the war.
  • A South Vietnamese monk sets himself on fire

    A South Vietnamese monk sets himself on fire

    Buddist; because of South Vietnam turning against the Diem regime
  • President Johnson claims a U.S. ship had been fired upon by the North Vietnamese.

    President Johnson claims a U.S. ship had been fired upon by the North Vietnamese.

    The U.S.S Maddox; This led to the Tonkin Gulf Resolution
  • The first combat troops arrive in Vietnam

    The first combat troops arrive in Vietnam

    March 8th, 1965, military advisers were first sent.