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South Vietnam declares itself the Republic of Vietnam
About: Vietnam War TimelineAs South Vietname become the Republic of Vietnam it elects the new president Ngo Din Diem. -
President Kennedy signs the Foreign Assistance Act of 1962
Kennedy signs the Foreign Assistance Act of 1962. This Act provideds military aid to countries who are threatned by Communist Countries. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
The North Vietnamese military attacked two U.S. destroyers who were located in international waters. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Was put forward by the White House which lets the President to take all the right steps. Including the use of military support to prevent further attacks against the US forces. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
History: Johnson approves Operation Rolling ThunderA bombing campaign that was approved by President Lyndon B. Johnson, that was designed to interdict North Vietnamese transportation routes in south North Vietnam. The campaign was designed to slow down the infiltration of personnel and supplies into South Vietnam. -
The Tet Offensive
About: History: The Vietnam War Timeline At the Tet Offensive incident the North Vietnamese joined forces with the Viet Cong and by doing this they then attacked about 100 South Vietnamese cities and towns. -
The Replacement of General Westmoreland
About: History: The Vietnam War Timeline
General Creighton Abrams replaced General William Westmoreland. General Westmoreland had been in charge of the troops in Vietnam. -
Nixon extends Vietnam war to Cambodia
That the Vietnam war would be in Cambodia. Neighboring country to the west. The invasion was not acted as a whim, but we been bombing Cambodia for over a year. -
The Paris Peace Accords are Signed
About: History: Vietnam War Timeline
When the Paris Peace Accords were signed, it meant that there was a cease fire in the Vietnam War, therefore ending it. -
Troops Leave Vietnam
Spotlights: U.S. Troops Leave VietnamThe last American combat troops to leave Vietnam left on March 29, 1973.
