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Domino theory is explained
Eisenhower explained the theory that if one country falls to Communism then other will fall too. -
Gulf Of Tonkin Incident
A confrontation between the US and North Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin that happened 2 times. -
Operation 34A
U.S. Operation Plan 34A is initiated including ARVN commando raids on North Vietnamese coastal installations -
500,000 troops
America increased troop level to 500,000 because they realized the South was losing to the Communist government. -
Operation rolling thunder
US military attacked targets throughout North Vietnam. It was the first sustained assault on North Vietnam and it got the US more involved. -
Kent State Shooting
Twenty-eight guardsmen opened fire on a crowd, killing four students and wounding nine. -
Troop Withdrawl
Nixon announces new troop withdrawals and reveals that there are secret talks being conducted with the North Vietnamese, and discloses his peace proposals.
