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Domino Theory
The Viet Cong and the Vietnames Government wanted to spread communism over South Vietnam. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
President Johnson authorizes Operation Rolling Thunder. It was a bombardment campaign meant to destry Norths Vietnam's transportation system to stop the flow of men into the South -
The War Officially Begins
US Marines land on Da Nang, officially starting the Vietnam War.This war is also known as the Second Indochina War. -
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The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War started on 1955, but it wasn't until a decade later that the war officially began. -
Berkeley Teach-In
Over 30,00 people attend an anti-war teach-in for 3 days. The event will be the largest of its kind during the war. -
Doubt
As US troops increase in Vietnam, General William shows optimism in public. Late he states that he sees no end to the combat. -
Tet Offensive
Starting the Vietnamese Tet Holiday, Viet Cong surprise American troops with a wave of attacks. There were many Viet Cong casualties but it was a major blow to the Americans -
Democratic National Convention
At the Democratic National Convetion, 10,000 protesters were confronted by 27,000 policemen. They kept beating the protestors and the doctors who gave aid to them. This was known as the "Battle of Michigan Avenue". It was also the ist time something like this was aired on TV. -
Massacre in My Lai
American soldiers massacre innocent civilians in My Lai. Aftre this incident Johnson seeks end to the war and announces that he won't run for reelection. -
Longest War
The Vietnam War becomes the longest war in American history. -
Nixon Elected
President Nixon is elected for President. -
Ho Chi Minh's Death
At the age of 79 Ho Chi Minh dies. Instead of cremating his body, his family, following his will, has him embalmed and put him in display in a masuleoum. -
Withdrawal
President Nixon promises to withdrawal 35,000 troops -
Invasion of Cambodia
President Nixon announces in live TV that Soth Vietnames and American troops have invaded Cambodia to destroy bases giving help to the North. -
The Kent State Massacre
While university students were protesting against the war in Vietnam, policemen were sent to stop them. At the Kenta State Massacre, two protesters and bystanders were killed. In response, 4 million university students went on strike. -
Lieutenant William Calley Sentenced
Lieutenant William Calley is sentenced to life in prison for the assassination of 22 Vietnamese civilians. -
Troops Released from Vietnam
The House of Representatives and the Senate vote to withdraw all troops by the end of the year. -
Peace
Peace Agreement Signed. -
The War Ends for the Americans
The Vietnam War is officially over for the Americans, 1,000 are missing in action, 60,000 are dead and 150,000 are wounded. -
Fleeing from Saigon
After the US's withdrawal, many Vietnamese flee Saigon and head to other regions. -
The South's Fall
North Vietnam ignores the peace agreement and attack the South. The South falls and the North takes over.
