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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was a approval of expanding the Vietnam War passed by congress. This would allow much more US involvement in the war. -
US enters Vietnam War
The US entered Vietnam with the intention of stopping the spread of communsim and to assist France in helping it mantain power over Vietnam. -
Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive was a suprise atttack launched by the Vietcong. This attack would be the turning point in the war where people will start opposing the war. -
My Lai Massacre
This was a massacre ciommited by the US army where an estimated 300-500 people were killed. The event was covered up but only a year after did the public find out about these events. -
Woodstock Festival
The woodstock festival was a music fetival where many rock artist would perform live. Many of the artist opposed the Vietnam War and the lyrics did so by promoting the opposition of the Vitnam War. -
Kent State Massacre
This was a protest against the draft at Kent State University where it quickly escalated to violant protest and the Ohio National Gaurd shot and killed 4 students and wounded others. -
Pentagon Papers
The Pentagon Papers were documents regarding US involvement in the Vietnam War. The documents even hinted the the Gulf of Tonkin incident never really happened.
