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THE VIETNAM WAR

By GladVladimir

  • Kennedy assassination

    Kennedy assassination
    Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald.

  • Gulf Of Tonkin

    Gulf Of Tonkin
    This incident made the United States more involved in the Vietnam War.

  • War Protests

    War Protests
    These protests went on until 1973. Most people against the war were nicknamed "flower children" or "hippies".

  • Lyndon Johnson

    Lyndon Johnson
    Sworn as president at this time.

  • Tet Offensive

    Tet Offensive
    Lasted until September 23rd, 1968.

  • My Lai Massacre

    My Lai Massacre
    500 innocent people were said to be killed here.

  • Nixon

    Nixon
    Wins the election and becomes president of the United States.

  • Paris Peace Accords

    Paris Peace Accords
    Agreement on ending the war in Vietnam.

  • Saigon Captured

    Saigon Captured
    The capital of South Vietnam was captured by the People's Army of Vietnam and the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam.