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Domino Theory
He compared the countries on the border of communism to dominos; if something happens to one of them they will all go down (to communism). -
Geneva Accords Signed
The Accords divided South Vietnam from North Vietnam at the 17th parallel. The North was communist but the South was democratic. -
US Coup
The US thought that Diem was an ineffective leader; they believed he need to be overthrown. They backed up the people with their military in order to overthrow Diem. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
The Vietcong had killed 8 americans; in response to this attack, Johnson bombed North Vietnam. This was the first sustained bombing and they began sending troops. This was a point where the America entered the Vietnam War. -
Tet Offensive
The Vietcong attacked over 100 towns and cities, 12 air bases, and killed five americans. This lasted for a month before the US and South Vietnam were able to gain back control -
My Lai Massacre
US platoon had massacred many innocent civilians in the village of My Lai while searching for Vietcong rebels. They didn't find any sign of the enemy but rounded up the villagers anyway. They shot elderly, women, and children. The man in charge William Calley Jr. was imprisoned for his leadership to kill anything that breathed. -
Kent State Shooting
A massive protest of against the invasion of Cambodia at Kent State University damaged property. The mayor called the National Guard who fired into the crowd and killed four people in response to the students throwing rock at them. Two of the dead hadn't even been participating in the protest.
