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Vietnam Declares Independence
Ho Chi Minh led the revolt against the French and tried to gain independence. Abroad. Economic. -
French Forces Leave
Vietnamese troops force out the French during battle. Abroad. Social. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Segregation of schools was ruled illegal by the Supreme Court and integration in schools began. At home. Social. -
Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her seat, in the designated blacks only area, to a white man on the bus. At home.
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Diem's Assassination
Vietnamese military leaders take over government and assassinate Diem. Abroad. Political. -
J.F.K. Assassination
Former president John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson took office. At home. Social. -
Civil Rights Act
Public discrimination was deemed illegal. All public places and employers were forced to desegregate. At home. Social. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
North Vietnamese attack and American destroyer ship with a torpedo. Abroad. Political. -
Ky Takes Control
Ky controls anti-government protests with Buddhist methods. Abroad. Political. -
New Year's Day
The people of Vietnam celebrate their new year called Tet. Abroad. Social. -
Nixon Takes Office
Richard Nixon replaces Lyndon B. Johnson after he wins the presidential election. Political. At home. -
Man on the Moon
The Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Neil Armstrong was the first man ever on the moon. At home. Economic. -
Troops Come Home
150,000 U.S. troops leave Vietnam and come home. Abroad. Economic -
SALT
SALT was used to ease tensions. The U.S. signed SALT along with the Soviet leaders. At home. Economic. -
Nixon Watergate Scandal
Nixon was spying on the presidential candidates when he ran for reelection. He recorded all meetings he had in the white house. At home. Political. -
Paris Peace Talks
North Vietnam and South Vietnam struggled two more years until the Paris Peace Accords was signed. Abroad. Political. -
Nixon Resigns
President Nixon resigned before impeachment. Gerald Ford takes office. At home. Political. -
South Vietnam Is Under Attack
North Vietnam full out attacks South Vietnam. Abroad. Social. -
Saigon Is Taken
North Vietnam takes control of Saigon which caused U.S. to fear a bloodbath. Abroad. Social. -
Jimmy Carter Becomes President
President Carter won the election as the nominee for the Democratic Party. At home. Political.
