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Eisenhower Explains the Domino Theory
In a conference, president Eisenhower explains the Domino Theory to the public, stating that ,without help, Vietnam and its neighboring countries will fall to Communism. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
On this day, North Vietnamese torpedo boats attacked the USS Maddox after being too close to the North Vietnamese waters -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
After the Gulf of Tonkin incident, President Johnson and Congress, passed this resolution in response. This gave the President the power to oppose communism in Southeast Asia. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
This air bombing campaign, under authorization of Lyndon B. Johnson, was used to reduce the capacity and put pressure on
North Vietnam militants. This marked the first US aid to South Vietnam in the war. -
America's Troops Involvement Begins
With the Cold War still in effect, the US joins the Vietnam Conflict. In order to contain communism, they join South Vietnam in the conflict. -
US Troop Count Raises to 50,000
On this day, President Johnson ordered and committed more soldiers to Vietnam by drafting drafting more than 35,000 more citizens to the cause. -
US Troops Increase to Over 180,000
By the end of December, it is reported that over 180,000 troops and military personnel where in Vietnam. -
530,000 Personnel in Vietnam!
Reported by the end of 1968, over 530,000 Personnel are in Vietnam -
Kent State University Protest and Shooting
A protest led by students that opposed the Vietnam War turned for the worst when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on the students, killing four and injuring nine.
