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First American to Die in Vietnam
Lt. Colonal and head of the American OSS mission was killed while being transported to a Vietmese airport. It was later reported his death was an accidental hit because he was misidentified as French. -
US Promises Aid to France
The United States gives $15 million in military aid to France to help with war -
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The Vietnam War (American Prescene)
From the time the US aided the French with $15 million to when Saigon falls to Communists. -
US Begins Training South Vietnamese
The US group MAAG (Military Assistance Advisor Group) takes over responsibilty to train South Vietnamese toops over the French -
Rock Saigon Bombed By Terrorists
Thirteen Americans working in MAAG are wounded by terroist bombing -
American Servicemen Killed by Guerilla Attack
The first two Americans to die during the Vietnam War by a guerilla attack in Bienhoa -
First American Troops Arrive In Vietnam
American troops arrive in Danang, Vietnam to defend a US airfield with no reported injuries -
"Teach In" Broadcasts in Universities Take Place
Protesting US policy in the Vietnam War by using "teach ins" became very popular. These included rallies, speeches, and seminars with the first one taking place at the University of Michigan -
US Troops Reach 200,000
US troop numbers in Vietnam reach 200,000 by year's end -
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Anti-War Rally Lead By Veterans
Previous war veterans rally up against Vietnam War. Specfically at a New York rally mid-summer, protestors burn separation and discharge papers to express disdain of the war. -
Gays Protest Right To Serve
LGBT supporters protested military ban on gays serving in the military. Some LGBT leaders still opposed the war but thought the movement was too important to not rally for the cause. -
CORE Accuses Military of Discrimination on Minorities and Poor
CORE (Congress of Racial Equailty) accused the miliary of discriminating on minority groups as well as the poor. CORE also asked for withdrawl of all the troops stationed in Vietnam -
MLK Speech Against War
Martin Luther King gives a speech to try to end the war in Vietnam as well as give a hint towards civil rights. -
General Westmoreland Requests 206,000 More Troops
Westmoreland requests that the US send more troops to help with the Vietnam solution. This was a major debate for the President because it would raise troop numbers to 700,000 and if the request was denied then the US could no longer offer beneficial aid for the war. -
Richard Nixon is voted President
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Nixon's Secret Bombing of Cambodia
Done without the knowledge of Congress or the public to destroy Communist supply points. Once uncovered, Congress orders all bombings to stop in August. -
Over 500,000 Strong Anti-War Protest in Washington D.C.
One of the largest anti-war demonstrations occured on this day. -
Kent State Shooting
The National Guard opened fire on war protestors at the university wounding eight and killing four. Contravory spews from this event. -
Troop Numbers drop by 70,000
President Nixon cuts troop numbers occupied in Vietnam by 70,000. This was in response to the critisism that he was not moving fast enough at ending the war. -
Nixon Wins Re-election
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The End Of The Draft Is Announced
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The Last Soldiers Withdraw From Vietnam
Richard Nixon that the last of the soldiers will be withdrawn from the country. -
President Richard Nixon Resigns
President Nixon resgins from presidency because of the Watergate Scandal with Gerald Ford taking his place. Gerald Ford becomes the sixth Presdient to deal with the Vietnam War. -
Last American Prescene As Saigon Falls to Communists
Americans evacuate saigon and the end of the war is announced after Communists enter with little resistance.
