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United States Supports French Vietnam
The United States begins to send money and supplies to the French war effort in Vietnam. -
United States Gives Military Aid
The US recognizes Bao Dai's government, the Republic of Vietnam, and gives France $15 million in military aid. -
United States Military Advisors Come In
The first group of U.S. military advisors, the U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG), arrives in Saigon. -
Operation Chopper
In Operation Chopper, helicopters flown by U.S. Army pilots ferry 1,000 South Vietnamese soldiers to sweep a NLF stronghold near Saigon. It marks America's first combat missions against the Vietcong. -
Operation Chopper
In Operation Chopper, helicopters flown by U.S. Army pilots ferry 1,000 South Vietnamese soldiers to sweep a NLF stronghold near Saigon. It marks America's first combat missions against the Vietcong. "Battlefield: Vietnam." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015. -
Cambodia Invasion
In a nationally televised broadcast, President Nixon announces that American and South Vietnamese units have invaded Cambodia to destroy bases that have provided aid to the NLF. -
Operation Linebacker
President Nixon orders a massive bombing in North Vietnamin responce to a major attack launtched by the NLF in South Vietnam. -
United States Ground Foreces Leave
The last American troops leave Vietnam. Thousands of airmen, advisors, and support personnel remain. -
Kennedy
President John F. Kennedy orders more help for the South Vietnamese government in its war against the Vietcong guerrillas. U.S. backing includes new equipment and more than 3,000 military advisors and support personnel. "Battlefield: Vietnam." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015. -
Ho Chi asks for United States Support
Ho Chi Minh pens a letter to President Harry S. Truman, asking him for the support of the United States in gaining independence for Vietnam -
Johnson
The U.S. congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, giving President Johnson the power to take whatever actions he sees necessary to defend southeast Asia "Battlefield: Vietnam." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
