Vietnam War

  • Geneva Accords

    Geneva Accords
    The USSR, US, France and UK all met in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss issues occuring in the Korean peninsula.
  • Pentagon Papers

    Pentagon Papers
    Top secret papers overviewing the American government's involvement with Vietnam were realeased to the public.
  • Tet Offensive

    Tet Offensive
    During the Buddhist holiday, Tet, 80,000 Vietcong attacked the metropolitan center of South Vietnam.
  • My Lai Massacre

    My Lai Massacre
    300-500 women and children were raped and murdered in Vietnam.
  • Woodstock Festival

    Woodstock Festival
    A music festival that attracted 40,000 people. Supposed to run for 3 days, but went over to 4 days long.
  • Kent State Massacre

    Kent State Massacre
    A peace protest at Kent State University took a violent turn causing the National Guard to be called in. The National Guard shot and killed 4 people, 2 of who were protesters and the other 2 were innocent bystanders.
  • Invasion on Cambodia

    Invasion on Cambodia
    President Nixon ordered a temporary invasion on Cambodia, which was not included in the war. This action upset many of those who opposed the war.