Vietnam Era

China Becomes Communist

Oct 1, 1949

China became communist making U.S. fear of a Domino Theory. Political, Abroad.

Korean War Begins

Jul 25, 1950

North Korea and South Korea started a war because of North Korea wanting to convert south to communist rule. Political, Abroad.

Vietnam Free

May 7, 1954

The Vietnam forced French to surrender, causing the Vietnamese to be free. Political, Abroad.

First Indochina War

Aug 1, 1954

Defeat was a major blow to french causing them to lose Vietnam. Political, Abroad.

Diem Killed

Nov 2, 1963

Ngo Dinh Diem was assassinated making it easier to covert south Vietnam to communism. Political, Abroad.

Kennedy Killed

Nov 22, 1963

JFK had been assassinated, this made vietnam be less cautious of America attacking.
Political, Home

Gulf of Tonkin Attack

Aug 2, 1964

North Vietnam torpedo boats attacked American destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin, making a whole for U.S. to declare war on Vietnam. Political, Abroad.

University of Michigan Anti war Protest

Jan 29, 1965

A group of professors organize a protest with roughly 2,500 participants, this made the citizens in the U.S. worry about war progressing and getting worse. Social, Home

Nguyen Cao Ky Seized Power

Jun 19, 1965

Nguyen Cao Ky crushed anti-government leaders and did not agree with Peace accords. Political, Abroad.

Nixon New President

Jan 20, 1968

Richard Nixon would continue Kennedy's duty's by fighting Vietnam, This made Vietnam become frightend again when he became president.
Political, Home

Vietnamization Policy

Jan 20, 1969

Americans Trained South Vietnam's forces and assigned them to an ever increasing combat role. Political, Home

Nixon Reelected

Nov 7, 1972

Richard Nixon was reelected for his second term. Political, Home

Paris Peace Accords

Jan 27, 1973

This was an agreement to establish peace in Vietnam. Political, Abroad.

America Out of War

Mar 29, 1973

American troops were finally forced to leave Vietnam. Political, Home

Watergate Affair

Jun 17, 1973

Nixon hired spiies on opponent democrats in the Watergate hotel. Political, Home

War Powers Act

Nov 7, 1973

The act wanted to restrain the President's ability to commit U.S. forces overseas by requiring the executive branch to consult with and report to Congress before involving U.S. forces in foreign hostilities.. Political, Home

North Vietnam Attacks South Vietnam

Apr 24, 1974

North Vietnam fights South, trying to convert them to communist. Political, Abroad.

Nixon Resignes

Aug 9, 1974

Nixon was soon to be impeached because of the Watergate affair.
Political, Home

North Vietnam Entered Saigon

Apr 30, 1975

North Vietnam took control of Saigon setting the south under communist rule, making U.S. fear even more. Political, Abroad.

Carter Won Election

Nov 2, 1976

Jimmy Carter won presidency after Richard Nixon. Political, Home