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United States Aids France
In 1950 the United States aids the French in fighting their war in Indochina. The French successfully drew in the United States as allies because the United States wanted to contain communism and by helping the French in Vietnam, the United States would prevent Ho Chi Minh to spread his power to South Vietnam. The History Place - Vietnam War 1969-1975. (1999). Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1969.html -
Soviet Union and China Aid North Vietnam
Later in July 1950, the People's Republic of China began to assist the North Vietnam troops to build a guerrilla army force. Likewise the Soviet Union began to aid the North Vietnam troops by providing weapons and supplies for their army. The History Place - Vietnam War 1969-1975. (1999). Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1969.html -
The Geneva Conference
Leaders from the United States, China, France, and the United Kingdom met to discuss the first Indochina War. The Geneva Accords were created and used to temporarily divide Vietnam. Northern Vietnam region would be headed by Ho Chi Minh and South Vietnam would be controlled by Bao Dai. In 1956 an election would be held to reunite the country. The History Place - Vietnam War 1969-1975. (1999). Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1969.html -
French Leave Vietnam
French troops pull out of Vietnam in 1956 and the United States takes over responsibility in South Vietnam. The United States now is training the troops in South Vietnam in order to protect them from the increasing communist attacks from the North Vietnamese in towns and along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The History Place - Vietnam War 1969-1975. (1999). Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1969.html -
United States Election of 1960
President John F. Kennedy is elected into office in 1960 after defeating Republican candidate Richard Nixon. Kennedy advocated for increasing United States military advisory efforts in order to prevent Viet Cong forces from taking over regions of South Vietnam. Kennedy promised in his inaugural address that he would do everything he can to protect the United States' freedom. Vietnam War. Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/vietnam/timeline.htm -
The Strategic Hamlet Plan
South Vietnam and the United States agreed upon the Hamlet Plan. This plan was to be used to protect the people of South Vietnam from Viet Cong attacks. The population of South Vietnam would be divided into camps in order to protect them from communist attacks. Vietnam War. Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/vietnam/timeline.htm -
LBJ Takes Office After Kennedy Assassination
Vice President Lyndon Johnson is put into office after Kennedy's assassination. Johnson had to decide on how to continue operations in Vietnam. Ultimately, Johnson wanted to increase the military power in Vietnam and later in the year 1963, South Vietnam overthrows President Diem. The History Place - Vietnam War 1969-1975. (1999). Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1969.html -
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
On the evening of August 2, 1964 the USS Maddox is reportedly attacked by three North Vietnamese boats firing torpedos. On August 3 another attack takes place and even though there were no casualties or damage, President Johnson decides to respond with a bombing on North Vietnam, officially starting war between South and North Vietnam. The History Place - Vietnam War 1969-1975. (1999). Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1969.html -
Operation Rolling Thunder
The first bombing mission by the United States on Viet Cong forces in North Vietnam. Over 100 American fighter planes will drop bombs on Vietnam. The operation was scheduled to only last eight weeks, but ended up lasting three years. Bombings occurred along the Ho Chi Minh Trail as well as in small towns. The History Place - Vietnam War 1969-1975. (1999). Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1969.html -
Veterans Protest Vietnam
Veterans from WWI and WWII form the Vietnam Veterans Against the War. The veterans formed this committee in order to protest the Vietnam War. The most famous protest took place in New York City where the soldiers burned the discharge papers and separation papers in protest. The History Place - Vietnam War 1969-1975. (1999). Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1969.html -
The Tet Offensive
The Viet Cong troops begin to attack the residents of South Vietnam in multiple unexpected attacks. South Vietnam lost many major cities, but the forces of the South Vietnam were able to cause many casualties on the North Vietnam troops. After the Tet Offensive, LBJ lost support because this event incurred that the war was far from over. The History Place - Vietnam War 1969-1975. (1999). Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1969.html -
LBJ Drops Out of Presidential Race in 1968
Lyndon Johnson decides to drop out of the presidential race because he believed he needed more time to focus on the war in Vietnam. Johnson struggled throughout the rest of his term to find solutions when fighting in Vietnam and was up most nights. He was even found crying and sobbing about some of the difficult decisions he had to make regarding the war. Vietnam War. Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/vietnam/timeline.htm -
Democratic National Convention in Chicago
The Democratic Convention really showed a permanent change in the politics of America. There were many antiwar protesters present at the convention and street fights erupted from the protesters. Nearly 10,000 protesters showed up to the convention and had to be escorted and sometimes arrested by the 23,000 national guard soldiers sent in. Vietnam War. Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/vietnam/timeline.htm -
Cease Fire Announced
The new president now during this time was Richard Nixon. Nixon announced that a cease fire was signed in Paris and that it would finally bring peace to Southeast Asia. In accordance to the cease fire, the draft was also announced to be over and the last troops begin to exit Vietnam. Vietnam War. Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/vietnam/timeline.htm -
Revival of the War
The communists in North Vietnam plan to invade South Vietnam again and the South prepares for their attack. Nixon at this time resigns as president and Gerald Ford is elected into office. Ford calls that the United States is done with aiding in the Vietnam War. As a result the communist forces in North Vietnam become triumphant in introducing communism to South Vietnam. Vietnam War. Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/vietnam/timeline.htm -
Socialist Vietnam
Vietnam becomes socialist between the years of 1976-1980. Vietnam is also allowed to join the United Nations. Relations between China and Vietnam ultimately diminish and China takes all of their remaining troops out of Vietnam. During these years two United States presidents had terms and they were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Vietnam War. Retrieved September 13, 2016, from http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/vietnam/timeline.htm
