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The Vietnam War

By wgschult
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    The Vietnam War

  • The French Are Defeated by the Vietnamese.

    The French Are Defeated by the Vietnamese.
    Vietnam War TimelineThe French were defeated at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.

  • South Vietnam Becomes the Republic of Vietnam.

    South Vietnam Becomes the Republic of Vietnam.
    Vietnam War TimelineNgo Dinh Diem is elected as President.

  • Terrorists Bomb Saigon.

    Terrorists Bomb Saigon.
    A Vietnam War TimelineThirteen Americans were wounded.

  • The Viet Cong Establishes in South Vietnam.

    The Viet Cong Establishes in South Vietnam.
    Vietnam War TimelineThe Viet Cong was also known as the National Liberation Front (NLF),

  • American Helicopters Arrive in South Vietnam.

    American Helicopters Arrive in South Vietnam.
    Battlefield: VietnamThese helicopters contain 400 U.S. personnel. These people will be responsible for taking care of the helicopters during the time in Vietnam.

  • The Vietcong Attacked Bien Hoa Air Base near Saigon.

    The Vietcong Attacked Bien Hoa Air Base near Saigon.
    Battlefield: VietnamSeventy six Americans were wounded and four died.

  • Nixon Secretly Starts the Bombing of Cambodia

    Nixon Secretly Starts the Bombing of Cambodia
    A Vietnam War Timeline"Operation Breakfast" called for the bombing of Cambodia in the hopes of destroying communist resources. Nixon kept it a secret from the public and Congress.

  • "Vietnamization" is Announced.

    "Vietnamization" is Announced.
    A Vietnam War TimelineThis policy called for pulling American troops out of Vietnam and leaving the conflict to the Vietnamese.

  • Kent State Students Were Shot for Protesting.

    Kent State Students Were Shot for Protesting.
    THE MAY 4 SHOOTINGS AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY: THE SEARCH FOR HISTORICAL ACCURACYThe Ohio National Guard opened fire on citizens for protesting the Cambodian Campaign. Four were killed, nine were wounded. Some were innocent bystanders, not taking part in the protest.

  • The Pentagon Papers Were Published.

    The Pentagon Papers Were Published.
    A Vietnam War TimelineThe NY Times published the Pentagon Papers showing deception about the Vietnam War. It led to a court case which ruled in favor of the New York Times.the publication. The Court decides in favor the Times and allows continued publication.

  • Nixon Resigns.

    Nixon Resigns.
    A Vietnam War TimelineBeing involved with the Watergate Scandal led Nixon to resignation. Gerald Ford took his place.

  • President Ford Announces That the Vietnam War Is Over.

    President Ford Announces That the Vietnam War Is Over.
    A Vietnam War TimelineFord recognized the fall of Saigon to communism was inevitable and said the war was "finished" during a speech in New Orleans, Louisiana.

  • Vietnam Is United As a Communist Country.

    Vietnam Is United As a Communist Country.
    Vietnam War TimelineThey call themselves the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.