The Vietnam War

Vietnam war

Period: Feb 10, 1955 to Feb 27, 1974

Ngo Dinh Diem

Nov 1, 1955

In 1955, the Prime Minister of south Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem faced a severe challenge to his rule over south Vietnam from the Binh Xuyen criminal gang and the Cao Dai and Hoa Hao religious sects.

General Westmoreland

Feb 28, 1968

he requested 206,000 more troops. President johnson meets with millitary advisers to find a way to end the war.

President johnson

Mar 31, 1968

johnson broadcast saying "we are prepared to move immediately rowarn peace through negotlations.

Vietnam rises

Apr 1, 1968

Troop level in vietnam rises. Total american deaths 22,951.

Martin Lurther King jr

Apr 4, 1968

Martin Lurther king died after his speech. he got assassinated by James Earl Ray.

Vietnam

Jun 25, 1969

Peace talks begin in parts. Dream for american troops

Protest

Apr 24, 1970

washington protest march.

President Nixon

Apr 27, 1970

Over 420,000 American soldirs remain in vietnam.

Ground Troops

Aug 11, 1972

American ground forces leave.

north vietnam

Mar 27, 1973

North vietnam releases nearly 600 american forces.

north vietnamese

Apr 30, 1975

The capture of Saigon by the North Vietnamese army in April 1975 marked the end of the war.