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Japanese invasion of Vietnam
Japanese invasion of Vietnam The Japanese invasion of Vietnam is important because the Japanese were the last foreign power to control Vietnam before Ho Chi Minh took power. -
Viet Minh Founded
Encyclopedia Brittanica Viet Nam Doc Lap Dong Minh Hoi, otherwise known as Viet Minh was formed in China by Ho Chi Minh. -
Japanese Forces surrendered and leave Vietnam
Japanese surrender Japanese forces surrender during WWII and are removed from Vietnam. -
Ho Chi Minh Declares independence of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh Declares independence of Vietnam Using America's Declaration of Independence in his speech, Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnam's Independence. -
Beginning of the First Indochina War
Beginning of the first Indochina War 30000 Viet Minh launch a full scale attack against the French beginning the 8 year First Indochina War. -
People's Republic of China and Soviet Union recognize Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Recognition of Democratic Republic of Vietnam Despite not getting American approval of the Republic of Vietnam, China and Russia recognized the legitimacy of the Republic. -
Beginning of US military involvement in Vietnam
Beginning of US involvement 15 Million dollars are sent to the French to aid the French to control Vietnam beginning US involvement in the Vietnam War. -
Viet Minh take control of Hanoi
Viet Minh take control of Hanoi Veit Minh take control of the capital of Vietnam Hanoi. This creates the tension in Southeast Asia that becomes the Vietnam War. -
US Military troops are sent for combat for the first time.
US Military troops are sent for combat for the first time. Ground troops are sent from the Kennedy administration to oversee combat operations for the first time, Troops sent into Vietnam were previously there to train soldiers, not engage in combat. 16000 were sent. -
Battle of Ap Bac
Battle of Ap Bac 350 Viet Cong fighters defeat a large force of South Vietnamese troops. This battle makes US front page news because of the incompetence of the South Vietnamese troops. Three US helicopter pilots were killed in the battle. -
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Nixon Announces Cease Fire
Nixon Announces Cease Fire. President Nixon announces a proposed cease fire announcing an end to US involvement in Vietnam. -
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