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U.S. Involvement
Under orders of U.S. President John F. Kennedy the U.S. steps in to assist South Vietnamese people. U.S. sends helicopter and aircraft along with 400 troops. -
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American Involvement in Vietnam
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1st Combat Mission
U.S. Operation Chopper ferries 1000 South Vietnamese soldiers. This is the first official U.S. military action. -
Vietcong Attack U.S. Ship
Captain of USS Maddox claims to be under fire. U.S. retaliates by bombing 2 naval bases and destrpy major oil facility. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
U.S. Congress passes Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowing President Johnson to then take care of any business involving the "war" -
Operation Rolling Thunder
President Johnson orders Operation Rolling Thunder bombing campaign to force North Vietnamese to end support for Vietcong Guerillas in South Vietnam -
Election of President Nixon
President Nixon is elected vowing to end U.S. involvement in Vietnam -
Kent State Shootings
Kent State exposes U.S. people's frustration with war. Sentiment against war takes over sentiment for support of war. Beginning of the end... -
Cease Fire
Cease Fire act among all parties involved in Vietnam discontinues war in Vietnam. Troops coming home, WOOOO!!!
