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Japan Surrenders
Japan surrenders to the allies, on that same day Ho Chi Minh begged for independence from foreign occupation. Members of his movement were called Viet Minh. -
Preventing the spread of communism
Harry Truman, In order to prevent the spread of communism, sent troops to south korea because North Korea was about to invade them. Truman was complying with the strategy of containment. Americans were most likely happy that communism was being slowed. The US also sent 10 Million dollars to Vietnam in hope that it would stop vietnam from becoming communist. They did not want another country falling from communism. -
The Geneva Accords
An international meeting is held to set up the Geneva Accords Agreement. It splits up Vietnam into two temporary countries, a communist North Vietnam with Ho Chi Minh as their leader and a democratic South Vietnam with Diem as their leader. -
Protesting Vietnam
Tons of people protested the Vietnam war. The protesting began small, among peace activists and intellectuals on college campuses but gained national prominence in 1965, after the United States began bombing North Vietnam. -
Tet Offensive
The communist forces in the Vietnam War launched a series of attacks and took over many key cities and forts in the war. The war was pretty even until these attacks were launched. These attacks became known as the "Tet Offensive". -
Vietnamization
The idea proposed by Richard Nixon to pull American troops out of Vietnam occurred from 69-75. -
1968-1970 US forces killed civilians
American forces killed many civilians living in a small village in Vietnam. The american public did not approve of the militaries actions. mai lei masacar -
Cambodia was invaded
Richard Nixon ordered Cambodia to be invaded. who and why -
U.S ends its involvement
U.S ends its involvement in the Vietnam War and pulls out its troops. -
The Paris Accords
The Paris Peace Accords intended to bring an end to the combat of the Vietnam War. It Temporarily stopped the conflict between North and South Vietnam. It was signed January 27, 1973. -
War Powers Act is passed
The War Powers Act of 1973 passed after the Vietnam War. What it does is it put limits on the ability of the President to send American troops into combat areas without Congressional approval.
