Vietnam war protest

Vietnam War

  • We Invade Vietnam

    We Invade Vietnam
    President Truman sends 35 soliders into Vietnam to help the French.
  • Communists Form National Libration Front in South

    Communists Form National Libration Front in South
  • Ngo Dinh Diem, South Vietnam's premier, slain in coup.

    Ngo Dinh Diem, South Vietnam's premier, slain in coup.
  • U.S. planes begin combat missions over South Vietnam. In June, 23,000 American advisers committed to combat. By end of year over 184,000 U.S. troops in area.

    U.S. planes begin combat missions over South Vietnam. In June, 23,000 American advisers committed to combat. By end of year over 184,000 U.S. troops in area.
  • U.S. troops invade Cambodia.

    U.S. troops invade Cambodia.
  • Election of National Assembly paves way for reunification of North and South.

    Election of National Assembly paves way for reunification of North and South.