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Ho Chi Mihn Declares Independence
Communist ruler Ho Chi Mihn wanted independence from France. In his speach, he quoted the U.S. Dclaration of Independence "All men are born equal: the Creator has given us inviolable rights, life, liberty, and happiness!" -
Geneva Conference
United States, United Kingdom, China, and the Soviet Union try to keep peace in Korea but the conference ended with the split of the country. -
Sent MAA Groups (US Offical Involvement)
First Military Assistance Advisory Groups were sent to South Vietnam to train their military. We favored their non-communist form of government.This command made by President Eisenhower marks the US's offical involvement in this war. -
Viet Cong was Formed
A communist organization group from the north that was sent to better fight the Southern Vietnam and U.S forces. -
Strategic Hamlet Program
A combined plan between both the US and South Vietnam to combat the communist insurgency through population transfer. -
President Kennedy Assassinated
The president was shot and killed in a parade in Dallas, Texas. -
NY Students Protest
1000 New York students burn their draft cards in protest of America's activity in the war. This is just one example of the disapproval from US citizens. Constant challenges took place at the White House. -
North Vietnam Attacks at the Gulf of Tonkin
North Vietnamese attacked American ships while patrolling the Gulf of Tonkin -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
President Johnson was given approval by the Congressional Board to expand into the Vietnam War offically. -
Opperation Rolling Thunder
US Airforce, US Navy, and South Vietnam Air Force conducted a bombardment in the north that continued into November 1968. -
Opperation Cedar Falls
US troops were sent on a search and destroy mission in the Iorn Triangle territory in order to eliminate the remainder Viet Minh activity. -
New President Nixion
Richard Nixion was elected the new President of the United States because he promised to end the war but still keep the US's dignity. -
500,000 US Troops in Vietnam
US activity started with bombing but eventually led to sending over troops. By the end of 1968, there were 500,000 troop in Vietnam. -
Nixon Resigns
President Nixon resigns from office due to a bundle of political scandals that took place from 1972-1974. Gerald Ford took his place in office. -
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The Southern Vietnam capitol, Saigon, was taken over by the north and communist rule flooded the south. This date is known as the end of the Vietnam War.
