Vietnam War

Vietnam Declares Independence

Mar 1, 1945

Vietnam declares Independence from France after WWII. Later Ho Chi Minh declares full Independence from France and becomes a Communist country. Later French troops return to Vietnam.

Truman Doctrine is Created

Mar 7, 1947

The Truman Doctrine was made to support all non Communist countries.

USSR recognizes Vietnam as a Communist

Jan 7, 1950

Soviet Union recognized Vietnam as a Communists country under Ho Chi Minh and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

North Vietnam Invades South Vietnam At the 48th Parallel

Jun 20, 1954

North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam to get them to become a Communist country also.

First Americans to die.

Mar 11, 1959

Major Dale R. Buis and Master Sargeant Chester M. Ovnand are first American to die in Vietnam War during guerilla strike at Bienhoa.

Vietcong is formed.

Mar 11, 1960

Vietcong is formed (National Liberation Front for South Vietnam).

Operation Chopper

Mar 11, 1962

America's first mission against Vietcong.

Troops sent to Vietnam

Mar 11, 1965

200,000 American Troops were sent to Vietnam.

Operation Breakfast

Mar 11, 1969

Nixon converts bombing to Cambodia in attempt to end supply routes.

Cease Fire

Mar 11, 1973

Cease-Fire declared in 1973 and all U.S. troops return home