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Truman Sends Over Troops
President Truman sends a 35-man military group to aid the French fighting to keep colonial power in Vietnam. -
Communist Form National Liberation Frony
In the South the Communists form the National Liberation Front. -
U.S. Planes Begina Combat
Planes begin combat for the U.S. in South Vietnam. -
New South Vietnam President
Nguyen Van Thieu is approved as President by the South Vietnam National Assembly. -
Johnson Sends Halt to Bombardments
President Johnson haults all U.S. bombardment in North Vietnam. -
North and South Reunite
Election of National Assembly paves way for reunification of North and South.