Vietnam war

Japans Surrender

1945

• Category: Political
  • Description: This event marked the end of World War II in Asia, leading to the division of Vietnam into North and South. It set the stage for future conflicts as Vietnam sought independence from colonial rule.

Geneva Accord

1954

• Category: Political
  • Description: The Geneva Accords were agreements that temporarily divided Vietnam at the 17th parallel, establishing North Vietnam (communist) and South Vietnam (non-communist). This division laid the groundwork for the Vietnam War.

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

1964

• Category: Military
  • Description: Following the Gulf of Tonkin incident, this resolution allowed President Lyndon B. Johnson to escalate U.S. military involvement in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war, marking a significant turning point in U.S. engagement.

Operation Rolling Thunder

1965

• Category: Military
  • Description: This sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam aimed to weaken its resolve and support for the Viet Cong. It escalated U.S. military operations and marked a shift to more aggressive tactics.

Tet Offensive

1968

• Category: Military
  • Description: A major surprise attack by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces during the Vietnamese New Year (Tet). The offensive shocked the U.S. public and shifted perceptions about the war, demonstrating that victory was not imminent.

Paris Peace Accords

1973

• Category: Political
  • Description: This agreement aimed to establish peace in Vietnam and end U.S. involvement. It included a ceasefire and the withdrawal of U.S. troops, but ultimately, the conflict continued between the North and South.

Fall of Saigon

1975

• Category: Military
  • Description: The capture of Saigon by North Vietnamese forces marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam under communist control, solidifying the military victory of the North.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated in Washington, DC

1982

• Category: Political
  • Description: This memorial honors the U.S. military personnel who served in the Vietnam War, reflecting the political and social recognition of veterans' sacrifices and the complex legacy of the war.