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Vietman is divided
Ho Chi Minh declares the Democratic Republic of vietnam in Hanoi. -
Truman
the Truman doctrine is issued, prompting U.S. support for armed opposition to communist across the globe. -
French Lose
The french are defeated by General Giap at Dien Bien Phu. -
Diem is Assassinated
South Vietnam president Hgo Dinh Diem is killed -
They have arrived
First American troops reach south vietnam. -
Minhs dead
Ho Chi Minh dies. -
American Students killed
4 american students are killed at Kent State University in Ohio.