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Eisenhower's domino theory
Eisenhower theorizes the fall of Asian countries and a spread of communism in the area -
Vietcong Begins attacks on the Diem government
The Vietcong started to engage in regular gunfire -
SDS was founded
An American student led group against the Vietnam war -
Gulf of Tonkin indecent
Two unexpected attacks by North Vietnamese torpedo boats at US boats -
Gulf of Tonkin resolution
The beginning of US involvement during the Vietnam war -
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Operation rolling thunder
Americas bombing campaign in North Vietnam to defeat them -
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Tet offensive
Coordinated North Vietnamese attacks on South Vietnam. A turning point in the war -
My Lai massacre
American soldiers killing over 500 innocent Vietnamese men woman, and children -
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Invasion of Cambodia by USA
The invasion was to stall North Vietnamese attacks on the south -
Kent State shooting
4 Students were killed and 9 were injured as non violent protest against the war in Vietnam -
Pentagon Papers
A secret government study that was partially leaked to the press -
Nixon wins presidential election
Richard Nixon defeated George McGovern to win the 1972 election -
Paris peace accord is signed
United Stares, South Vietnam, North Vietnam and the Vietcong agreed to ending the war in Vietnam -
US withdraws from Vietnam
US brings home remaining troops still in Vietnam -
Fall of Saigon
North Vietnamese capturing of Saigon (Capital of South Vietnam)