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The Indochinese Communist Party
The president of North Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, helped found the Indochinese Communist Party. **NOTE: I do not know that exact date that Ho Chi Minh founded this party, but this website does not allow a "no date" option. -
The Geneva Accords
The Geneva Accords created the cease of fire for the peaceful withdrawal of the French from Vietnam. This was the reason for the "temporary" boundary between North Vietnam and South Vietnam at the 17th parallel. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
North Vietnamese attacked two U.S. destroyers sitting in international waters. -
The First Troops
The first U.S. Troops arrived in Vietnam. -
The Tet Offensive
The North Vietnamese join forces with the Viet Cong. They launched the Tet Offensive, where they attacked approximately one hundred South Vietnamese cities and towns. -
Mai Lai
U.S. soldiers kill hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in the town of Mai Lai. -
Troops Reach High Numbers
U.S. troops in Vietnam reaches 540,000. -
Start Withdrawing the Troops
President Nixon ordered the first of many U.S. troop withdrawals from Vietnam. -
Minh Dies
Communist revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh dies at age 79. -
Attacks on Cambodia
President Nixon announces that U.S. troops will attack enemy locations in Cambodia. This announcement sparks nationwide protests, especially on college campuses. -
Easter Offensive
The North Vietnamese cross the demilitarized zone at the 17th parallel to attack South Vietnam in Easter Offensive. -
The Paris Peace Accords
The cease of fire was in motion when the Paris Peace Accords were signed. -
Troops Withdrawn
The last U.S. troops are withdrawn from Vietnam. -
South Vietnam Surrenders
South Vietnam surrenders to the communists. -
Vietnam Is Unified
Vietnam is unified as a communist country, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
