The Vietnam War – 1954-1980

Vietnamese forces celebrate their victory over the French

May 7, 1954

French commander orders his troops to cease fire while the Vietnamese force occupy on the command. The battle lasted 55 days and over 8,000 people were killed. The Vietnamese victory shattered France.

French Leave Vietnam

Apr 23, 1956

The left to begin colonizing for war. Vietnam revolvted against occupying French.

President John F. Kennedy orders help

Apr 23, 1961

Help for the South Vietnamese government in its war against the Vietcong guerrillas is ordered.

Death of the President

Nov 22, 1963

Diem and Kennedy were assassinated as they were preparing for the next presidental elections.

North Vietnamese resupply their forces

Jan 23, 1964

Although they are to weak to launch Vitenam rebuilt there forces.

President Johnson signs Resolution

Aug 7, 1964

President Johnson is given the power to take whatever actions he wants to defend southeast Asia, provided by U.S. congresses passes the Gulf og Tonkin Resolution.

American aircraft burn & bombed

Nov 1, 1964

Bein Hoa is destroyed two days before the president election. Americans were killed and wounded.

First American Combat Troops

Apr 23, 1965

The first American combat troops arrive in Vietnam. They are killed from bombing and radings.

The ending of 1966

Jul 23, 1966

By the end of the year Americans force Vietnam to reach over 38,000 and additonal men to be stationed off shore. More thaan 30,000 Americans were killed and wounded over the year.

Junction City

Feb 21, 1967

This was one of the largest helicopter assults ever. The goal was to destroy Vietcog and military bases.

Military police & US Embassy

Jan 30, 1968

Veitcong begins shock attacks so the military police come together defending the US Embassy.

President Nixon

Jun 8, 1969

President Nixon meets with Vietnemmese President and the announcment is troops will be withdrawn.

South Vietnamese defend against the North

Apr 23, 1972

The southern defense is in compelete chaos. An attack came from DMZ and was not expected.

Peace Talks

Jan 8, 1973

North Vietname and the United States disucss peace talks in Paris.

Remaining Americans Evacuate

Apr 30, 1975

All americans have evcuated only leaving two U.S. Marines who were eveuntally killed. This ending lead to the loss of thousands of civilans