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Yalta Conference
Three leaders made a number of important decisions about the future. The charter also set up administrative, judicial, and economic governing bodies. -
Mao Zedong comes to power
Mao Zedong came to power after the Second World War when the Nationalists battled the Communists for control over China. Mao came into power after WWII because he had the support of the people. -
Creations of United Nations
Fifty-One countries committed to maintaining international peace and security. Was created in San Fransisco. -
Ending World War Two
men came back from war to see their families. everyone was joyful that the world was over. -
Beginning of Korea War
Over 3 million people died in the Korean War. 16 Nations sent forces to fight in the Korean War. -
ending of Korea War(final result)
The end of the war came with the signing of an armistice on 27 July 1953, three years and one month after the war began. The ending was so sudden that some soldiers had to be convinced it really was over. -
Beginning of Vietnam
The number of Vietnamese killed was 500,000 and casualties were in the millions. 90% of the Vietnam War veterans say they are glad they served in the war. -
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
The resolution was prompted by Johnson's report to Congress that the North Vietnamese had fired upon two U.S. destroyers in international waters -
Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive of 1968 was conceived by General Giap. The Tet Offensive of 1968 was an initiative of the North Vietnam Army to have the civilian population of South Vietnam join them in their offensive and efforts to overthrow the South Vietnam Gov. -
President Nixon visits China
Richard Milhous Nixon was the only President born in Yorba Linda, California. In the Navy during World War II, Nixon's bunkmates taught him to play poker. -
Ending of Vietnam(final results)
The fall of Saigon and the mass evacuation of most of Saigon. The fall of the capital saw the end of Americas longest war Vietnam War.
