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Vietnamese occupy French post
The Vietnamese occupy French command post resulting in a Vietnamese victory -
National Liberation Front Of South Vietnam
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National Liberation Front Of South Vietnam
The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam is more commonly known as Viet Cong. This communist orginization fought against the United States in South Vietnam during the war. -
John F. Kennedy Elected President
JFK was the winner of the 1960 Presidential election. He was the youngest U.S. president. He was in office during the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, he was assassinated in November of 1963. -
Vietnam War
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Vietnam War
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Americans get involved
American aid is sent to South Vietnam. helicopters along with 400 U.S. soldiers sent to Vietnam. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution wich granted President Johnson a "blank check" to take whatever means necessary to stop communism from spreading in Vietnam. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
LBJ initiaes Operation rolling Thunder, a long lasting bombing offensive that killed thousands of civillians. -
Tet offensive
N. Vietnamese smuggled weapons into S. Vietnam suring New Year celebration. Viet Cong forces facilitated suprise attacks in all major cities -
Cease Fire
All remaining player in the Vietnam War sign a Cease Fire agreement -
Fall of Saigon
The city of Saigon falls to S. Vietnam forces and the Vietnam War is over. Soldiers are harrased when they come back no parades or happy Americans. -
Vietman Memorial
The vietnam Veterans Memoral was built in Washington D.C. to honor fallen vets of the Vietnam War
