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Vietnam Independence from the French
On this day in history, Japan decleared independence from the French Rule in Vietnam. Emperior Bao Doi is now the new Independent Leader of Vietnam. -
President Roosevelt Passes Away
On this day in History one of our greatest pridents Franklin D Roosevelt passes away. The next person to take the Presidency was Vice President, Harry S Truman. -
The bombing of Hiroshima
On this day in History, the first ever atomic bomb was dropped by the United States of America. The United States of America dropped this massive bomb on Hiroshima killing more than 75,000 people instantanisly and injuring over 100,000 people. -
Japan is defeated from World War II
Japan finally surrenders. -
Franco-Vietnames War
After France denied Vietnam independepence, Vietnam responded by attacking the French Forces in Hanoi. This would be first battle between Indochina war. -
The United States of America support the French
In 1948, President Harry S Truman started to give money and support to the French in their war effort in Vietnam. -
Elysee Agreement
This agreement gave Vietnam the indepence from French Union, but the French still had control over the Goverment functions. -
The United States give Financial Aid
The United States give financial aid to the French in the French-Vietnamese war. The United States of America gave the French 15 million dollars to help them. -
Dwight D. Eisenhower
In November of 1952, Republcican Dwight D. Eisenhower gets elected as the next President of the Unites States of America. His Vice President is Richard M. Nixon. -
Dien Bien Phu
Viet Minh launces its first attack against the Frnech. This battle will last over a span of two months. -
Vietnam Divided
Vietnam is divided into two sperate parts, the north supported by the French and Ho Chi Minh, and the south supported by United States and South Vietnam. This two were split all because of the Geneva Accords. -
United States continue to support Diem
Ngo Dinh Diem and the United States reject the Geneva Accords. The United States continue to support Diem's regime. -
Diem's Campaign
In 1956, Diem started his campaign to fight against anyone who fought with or sympathesized with the Viet Minh. -
Guerilla Warfare Starts
This began, I believe, was the most scary part of the war. The Guerrila Warfare became the dirtiest type of fighting. You could not tell who your enemies were. You were living in constant fear that basically anyone could attack you. -
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy becomes the new Presidnet of the Unites States of America. -
Johnson Visits South Vietnam
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson visits South Vietnam and offers them financial and military aid to Diem. At this point in the war the United States had 3,200 men in Vietnam. -
Firs US Combat Death
A service man was killed in Vietnam. This was the starting point for the Vietnam War. -
Diem survives assissination attempt
Two suicide bombers tried to take the life of the leader Diem. Diem would survive without harm to himself. -
Diem Overthrown from Power
South Vietnamese General Doung Van Minh overthrows Diem, the very next day he orders Diem and his brother to be executed. -
USS Maddox
While a US boat was on the open water a North Vietnamese ship attacked one of our boats just doing a basic patrol of international water. The United States was really upset over this. -
Gulf of Tonkin
The gulf of Tonkin was an important war in tthe Vietnam War. By the time August 7th rolled around, the war was resolved. -
First US combat mission
The first soliders arrived in Vietnam in 1965. -
Student Card Burning
This was one of many revolts by Americans not wanting to go to war. A couple of students burned their draft cards as a sign of rebellion against going to war. -
Solider Count
By this time in the war, the Americans had close to 500,000 soliders on foreign land. -
American Death Count
By this point in the War, Americans had close to 30,000 deaths. -
President Nixon Elected
On this date in History President Nixon was elected into office. -
Ho Chi Minh Dies
On this date in history, Ho Chi Minh dies at the age of 79. -
Troop Withdrawl
Congress vote to withdrawl all of the US troops out of Vietnam. -
Watergate Scandal
This was a giant scandal that happened in the United States that would affect the next couple of years to come. -
Nixon Resigns
President Nixon steps down from office. -
Saigon Falls
North Vietnamesse invades Saigon which would end the war.
