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Eisenhower explains his "domino theory"
The domino theory was used to justify the anti-communist fighting in Vietnam. The domino theory basically meant that communism could spread from country to country if it was not stopped. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
This resolution allowed the president to take any measures necessary to promote peace and security. It was created after the Gulf of Tonkin incident when the USS Maddox detected three North Vietnamese torpedo boats approaching. -
American Involvement in Vietnam begins
The first wave of American combat troops arrived in South Vietnam ashore at Da Nang. -
Tet Offensive
On the "Tet" or lunar new year, the communist Northern Vietcong soldiers attacked the Southern Vietnamese soldiers. -
My Lai Massacre
The perpetrators were the United States troops there at the time. A mass from 300-500 unarmed and innocent Vietnamese citizens were murdered brutally. -
Nixon Wins the Election
Richard Nixon won in the presidential election against Hubert Humphrey. -
Kent State Students Shot
Students were gathered to peacefully protest the war going on in Vietnam at the time and then things got violent. Four students were shot and murdered by the Ohio National Guard.
