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Domino Theory coined
When Eisenhower mentions French Indochina turning communist could create a domino effect. From that point that phrase was used frequently in that time period. -
Geneva Accords
At this conference it was decided that Vietnam would be split at the 17th parallel and the French withdrew their troops from northern Vietnam. -
Assassination of Diem
Diem was captured and killed by General Dương Văn Minh. After his death lots of people were very happy but it also caused political chaos. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Congress passed the the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which let President Johnson do whatever he thinks is best to promote peace and security in southeast Asia. -
LBJ ordered 1st troops to Vietnam
President Lyndon B. Johnson sent troops to Vietnam because of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. -
Tet Offensive
North Vietnam started coordinated attacks against South Vietnam. -
My Lai Massacre
American soldiers killed about 500 civilians at My Lai. It was kept a secret for 2 years after it happened. -
Nixon’s Vietnamization policy
This said that South Vietnam would take the USA's place in fighting and the USA would withdraw their troops. -
Nixon sends troops into Cambodia
President Nixon sent troops to Cambodia hoping that it would provide around six or eight months for South Vietnamese forces to get stronger then shorten the war for the Americans. -
Kent State shooting
The Ohio National Guard killed four Kent State shootings and injured nine more students. -
Hard Hat Riot
The Hard Hat Riot started at about 12:00 when construction workers and office workers attacked demonstrators related to the student strike. -
Nixon's Christmas Bombing
Nixon's Christmas Bombing was a bombing campaign by the US against North Vietnam. -
Paris Peace Accords
The Paris Peace Accords had an intent to establish peace in Vietnam and end the war. -
War Powers Act
The War Powers Act intended to keep the president's power in check when putting the US in armed conflict without approval from Congress. -
Saigon Falls
Saigon was headquarters for US military but Vietnamese troops captured Saigon and the city name was changed to Ho Chi Minh City.