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Ho Chi Minh Creates a Stir
Vietnamese communist creates a rise in nationalist feelings. -
Vietnam Declares Independence
Japan surrendered to Allies, Vietnam declared independence. -
French Opened Fire
French warships attacked city of Haiphong, murdering 6000 Vietnamese citizens. -
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10 Million to 100 Million
Aid of 10 million dollars in 1950, rose to 100 million in 1951 with USA donating 80% of the cost of war of Indochina (1954). -
Surprise Attack on French
Viet Minh surprise attacked French base in Dien Bien Phu. -
Geneva Accords
French and Viet Minh signed the agreement. -
Warning of Eisenhower
Eisenhower warned that if Vietnam turned communist, the rest of Southeast Asia would too. -
End of Battle
The battle of Dien Bien Phu ended with Vietnam overrunning French base. -
USA Interferes with Vietnamese Elections
USA influences elections and puts anticommunist, Ngo Dinh Diem, in charge. -
President of South Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem blocked national vote and made himself president. -
Reunify Vietnam
According to the accords, national elections are done in 1956. -
Domino Theory
Kennedy made his own version of the domino theory called "the cornerstone of the Free World in Southeast Asia, the keystone in the arch, the finger in the dike." -
National Liberation Front
Viet Minh made a group and invited all enemies of Diem to join. -
Kennedy Became President
John F. Kennedy is elected, and he sent an investigation team to South Vietnam. -
Military Advisors Soared
Number of military advisers rose to 9,000. -
Buddhist Rally
Rally led by Buddhist to oppose Diem. South Vietnamese police murdered 9 of them. -
LBJ Speaks as New President
Lyndon B. Johnson told an adviser that he doesn't think Vietnam is worth it. -
Barry Goldwater Speaks
New opponent of LBJ says to be more active in war of Vietnam. -
LBJ's Plan
Lyndon B. Johnson asks to start planning a bombing in Vietnam. -
NVA Sets Out
North Vietnamese Army sets out south for war. -
NVA Strikes Back
North Vietnamese Army's boats attacked in response to raids. -
American Soldiers Under Attack
American Sailors Destroyer was being attacked, they never saw the enemy. -
Approval of Congress to Strike
LBJ asks Congress to strike via air, and allow him to make future threats. -
Dispatch of 60,000 Soldiers
President Johnson sent 60,000 troops to Vietnam. -
Conflict Change
Conflict in Vietnam changed, US took main responsibility. -
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US Soldiers Grow
US combat soldiers were at 184,000 soldiers, it later grew to 385,000. -
Viet Cong attacks
Viet Cong attacked an airbase of USA in the south. -
US Marines Ashore
3,500 marines ashore at beach around Da Nang, South Vietnam.
