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Indochinese Communist Party
Ho Chi Minh helped create the Indochinese Communist Party. Throughout 1930, he continued to control Vietnam's independence movement. -
Japanese Control
Japanese took control of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh returned to his homeland and tried to re-take control of foreign control. -
Japan leaves Vietnam
When the Allied defeated Japan, they were forced to leave. Vietnam was now free from foreign rule. -
U.S. supports the French
The United states entered the Vietnam struggle. They went to Vietnam to support the French. -
U.S sends AID
The U.S continued to supply aid to the French. In an attempt to help the French win, the U.S sent nearly 1 Billion dollars in aid. -
Domino Theory
Eisenhower explained the Domino Theory. The Domino Theory states that if one nation falls under communism, the rest will follow. -
Withdrawal of U.S. Troops
Nixon finally announces the withdrawal of U.S Troops. The gradual withdrawal of troops is also known as Vietnamization. -
Kent State
Four students were shot and killed at Kent State University during a protest. All four were shot by the National Guard. -
Americans say war is OVER
Americans banded together and said the war was over. They were tired and shocked of the war and wanted it to end. -
Veterans Memorial
The Veterans Memorial was constructed in memory of all the Americans who sacrificed their lives. It was built in Washington D.C.
