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U.S. troops arrive in Vietnam
3,500 Marines arrive at China beach to defend the American air base. -
The Tet Offensive
A series of coordinated attacks on many Southern Vietnam villages. -
Vietnamization
Strategy used to reduce American involvement during the Vietnam War. -
Nixon invades Cambodia
Asked American people to support him in sending U.S. troops to respond to North Vietnam invasions. -
Paris Peace Accords
Established peace in Vietnam and ended the Vietnam War. -
Last U.S. troops leave Vietnam
Two months after signing the peace treaty American troops pull out. -
Saigon falls to North Vietnamese Invasion
North Vietnamese forces captured South Vietnamese capital which forced South Vietnam to surrender which ended the Vietnam War