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Ho Chi Minh declares the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh makes an announcement of the new political party titled the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. -
The French suffer a defeat at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu
On May 7, 1954 the French were defeated in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu against the Japanese. -
Geneva Accords creates a cease-fire
This cease-fire provided a peaceful withdrawl of the French from Vietnam and a temporary boundary between North and South Vietnam. -
South Vietnam becomes part of the Republic of Vietnam
South Vietnam declares itself as part of the Republic of Vietnam under the newly elected president Ngo Dinh Diem. -
Viet Cong is established in South Vietnam
The National Liberation Front or NLF is established in South Vietnam. -
North Vietnamese attack
On August 2, 1964, North Vietnamese attack two U.S destroyers sitting in international waters. -
U.S. Marines Killed by NVA
6 U.S. Marines are killed by NVA. -
Peace Talks Begin
Peace Talks Begin Between North Vietnam, South Vietnam, the US, and Viet Cong. -
Nixon Proposes Peace Plan
President Nixon proposes a Peace Plan on national television, where the U.S. would pull out of war with North Vietnam. -
Viet Cong attacks targets
Viet Cong begins attacking targets (150) in North Vietnam. -
Nixon orders to reduce troops
President Nixon orders for 35,000 soldiers to return home from Vietnam. -
Saigon Civilians Killed
450 civilians are killed in Saigon after Viet Cong commits terrorist acts. -
Quan Tri City
NVA capture Quan Tri City. -
101 U.S. Airborn Division Withdraws
On this date, the 101 U.S. Airborne Division is withdrawn from Vietnam. -
U.S. bombs harbors
Two harbors in Vietnam are bombed by the United States.
