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Ho Chi Minh creates a provisional Government and declares the independence of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minhho Chi Minh announces the creation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The French oppose and want to regain control over Vietnam -
First American Killed in Vietnam
A. Peter DeweyThe first American was killed returning from a nearby hospital back to headquarters. Captain Joseph Coolidge was injured in the attack. -
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Indochina War
First Indochina WarKnown as the Indochina War in France, and as the Anti-French Resistance War to the Vietnamese was fought in resistance of the French taking over control of Vietnam. -
General Jean-Etienne Valluy attempts to take out the Vietmin in a single attack
General Jean Etienne ValluyGeneral Valluy tries to take on an army of 60 thousand Vietnamese troops wtih 15 thousand troops. After consideration he realised that it would be impossible to win. -
The Elysee Agreement is signed
Elysee Agreement signedBao Dai signs the Elysee Agreement that establishes the Associated State of Vietnam appointing himself as the Chief of State; France remained in control of the Vietnamese Armed Forces and foreign affairs. -
Geneva Convention
The Geneva ConventionsDelegates from nine nations convene in Geneva to begin negotiations that will lead to the end of hostilities in Indochina -
Diem announces himself as the premier of The Republic of Vietnam
Nggo Dinh DiemStating that puersuant to the wishes of the South Vietnamese people , The Republic of Vietnam now exists and he will serve as the nation's first President. -
Election of 1960
John F. Kennedy is elected President in 1960 John F. Kenedy is elected president defeating Republican Vice President Richard Nixon. -
The National Liberation Front is formed
Vietcong FormedDubbed the Vietcong by the Diem Governmant, The National Liberation Front was designed to replicate the successes of the Viet Minh. -
Operation Chopper
1962- Operation ChopperNamed Operation Chopper due this being the first time the U.S. used helicopters as major strategic weapons. -
Tet Offensive
Tet OffensiveNorth Vietnamese troops and Viet Cong attacked both towns and cities in South Vietnam which broke the cease fire that was called for the Vietnamese holiday of Tet, the lunar new year. -
Paris peace talks begin
Peace talks in ParisNorth Vietnamese and Americans agree to begin peace talks in Paris and begin formal negotiations on May 10. -
The end of the Vietnam War
Vietnam War comes to an endAlthough the war continued for an additional two years, the U.S. ended it's involvment in the war.
