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Vietnam Victory - Battle of Dien Bien Phu
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu lasted for fifty five days and ended with the Viet Minh victory. The French were defeated thus ending French involvement with Vietnam. Brigham, R., & Hoffman, E. (n.d.). Battlefield:Vietnam. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html -
The Geneva Accords
Vietnam is split into North and South at the 17th parallel per the Geneva Accords. The U.S. supports Non-Communist South Vietnam. Rosenberg, J. (n.d.). Vietnam War Timeline. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
Ngo Dihn Diem as President
Ngo Dihn Diem becomes President of South Vietnam. South Vietnam also becomes the Republic of Vietnam. Rosenberg, J. (n.d.). Vietnam War Timeline. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
President Kennedy Demands for More Support
President Kennedy demands more support for South Vietnams government and the war against the Vietcong guerrillas. Brigham, R., & Hoffman, E. (n.d.). Battlefield:Vietnam. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html -
American Helicopters Arrive
United States helicopters and 400 U.S. soldiers arrive in South Vietnam. Brigham, R., & Hoffman, E. (n.d.). Battlefield:Vietnam. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html -
Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem is Overthrown
Ngo Dinh Diem, the South Vietnamese president, was overthrown and killed during a coup. Rosenberg, J. (n.d.). Vietnam War Timeline. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
The North Vietnamese attacked two United States destroyers sitting in the waters along the North Vietnam coast. Rosenberg, J. (n.d.). Vietnam War Timeline. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
Congress Passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress. This gave President Johnson the opportunity defend Southeast Asia in any way he thought was necessary. Brigham, R., & Hoffman, E. (n.d.). Battlefield:Vietnam. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html -
Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder is set by President Johnson. Operation Rolling Thunder was aimed to stop North Vietnam from supporting the Vietcong guerrillas in South Vietnam. Brigham, R., & Hoffman, E. (n.d.). Battlefield:Vietnam. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html -
Operation Hastings
The North Vietnamese enter the Demilitarized Zone and the biggest battle of the war breaks out. Operation Hastings then moved the North Vietnamese back over the Demilitarized Zone. Brigham, R., & Hoffman, E. (n.d.). Battlefield:Vietnam. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html -
Operation Junction City
The 72 day long "Operation Junction City" took place to rid of the Vietcong military bases and headquarters. The U.S. troops succeeded. Brigham, R., & Hoffman, E. (n.d.). Battlefield:Vietnam. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html -
The Tet Offensive
The Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese unite and begin the Tet Offensive. They attack around 100 South Vietnamese cities. Rosenberg, J. (n.d.). Vietnam War Timeline. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
President Nixon Orders Troop Withdrawals
President Nixon meets with President Nguyen Van Thieu, of South Vietnam, to order the withdrawal of 25,000 United States troops from the war. Brigham, R., & Hoffman, E. (n.d.). Battlefield:Vietnam. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html -
Announcemnet on Attacking Cambodia
President Nixon declares that American troops will attack enemy sites in Cambodia. This started many protests in America. Rosenberg, J. (n.d.). Vietnam War Timeline. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
Paris Peace Accords are Signed
The Paris Peace Accords are signed and the Vietnam cease-fire commences. Rosenberg, J. (n.d.). Vietnam War Timeline. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
U.S. Troops Leave South Vietnam
The last of the U.S. troops leave South Vietnam. The war is officially over for the United States. Brigham, R., & Hoffman, E. (n.d.). Battlefield:Vietnam. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html -
South Vietnam Surrenders
The South Vietnamese surrender to the North Vietnamese and the war between the South and the North is officially over. Rosenberg, J. (n.d.). Vietnam War Timeline. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
Vietnam Officially Becomes Communist
Vietnam becomes a communist country and is united. Rosenberg, J. (n.d.). Vietnam War Timeline. Retrieved July 13, 2015, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm