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France Invades Vietnam
The French colonial era, during 1858-1883, they wanted control over the entire nation. They first took control over Saigon in 1861 and eventually had control over all of Vietnam by 1883. Military. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/vietnam/history-1.htm -
Founding of Indochinese Communist Party
Ho Chi Minh was one of the founders of the French Communist Party, and then in 1924 assisted in developing the communist movement in French Indochina. Voices Education Project. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://voiceseducation.org/node/348 -
Declaring Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Vietnam had to deal with the invasion of French industrialization and knew they needed to save their independence. Several reform ideas were purposed but denied by the Nguyen Dynasty. Finally under the power of President Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnamese people seized power with the uprising of the Democratic Repulbic of Vietnam. Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://vietnamembassy-usa.org/vietnam/history -
The Viet Minh receives aid
Communist China as well as other Communist states believed that "socialist" states are independent. However, they proceeded to aid by military and economic help to improve their defense potential because they were being confronted by the U.S. Military. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/vietnam/hist-2nd-indochina-ussr.htm -
Geneva Accords
This was created for a peaceful withdrawal of the French from Vietnam. This cease-fire also came with the development of the temporary boundary between the North and South Vietnam, located at the 17th parallel. A Timeline of the Most Important Events of the Vietnam War. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
South Vietnam declares itself Republic of Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem was called on to return to Vietnam in 1954 by Bao Dai, who appointed him as prime minister. After trying to be taken out of office, Diem made an election for the people to decide who should lead them. Howeve Diem ended up declaring himself President of the new Republic of Vietnam. The Cold War Museum. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://www.coldwar.org/articles/50s/NgoDinhDiem.asp -
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
North Vietnam attacked two U.S. destroyers, Maddox and Turner Joy, that were in international waters. USNI Logo. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://www.usni.org/magazines/navalhistory/2008-02/truth-about-tonkin -
First U.S. troops in Vietnam
American combat soldiers first showed up in Vietnam in the coastal city of Danang. There were around 2,000 Marines that had the duty to protect the U.S. air base. In Danang, Where U.S. Troops First Landed, Memories Of War Have Faded. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2015/05/02/403597845/in-danang-where-u-s-troops-first-landed-memories-of-war-have-faded -
Mai Lai
A company of American soldiers came into Mai Lai frustrated with how the war was going. They were told that they were finally going to meet the Viet Cong head on, but ended up killing between 300-500 unarmed people not a part of the enemy forces. American Experience: TV's most-watched history series. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/introduction/mylai/ -
Easter Offensive
The North Vietnamese cross over the 17th parallel and attacked the South Vietnamese. A Timeline of the Most Important Events of the Vietnam War. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm -
Paris Peace Accords
This was signed for a cease-fire agreed upon by the U.S., South Vietnam, Viet Cong, and North Vietnam. The United States also had to withdrawal from Vietnam. Paris Peace Accords signed. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-peace-accords-signed -
U.S. troops withdrawal
After the eight year American intervention, the American troops finally withdrew from South Vietnam, ending the most unpopular foreign was in U.S. history. American Withdrawal from Vietnam | Teaching American History. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://teachingamericanhistory.org/past-programs/hfotw/120325-2/ -
North Vietnam invades South Vietnam
North Vietnam acts against the Paris Peace Accord and invades South Vietnam. They attacked along the coast of Saigon and defeated the South in every battle. South Vietnam surrenders. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/south-vietnam-surrenders -
South Vietnam surrenders
At Xuan Loc, the South Vietnamese fought a hard battle against the North, but lost in what was the last battle in their defense. They finally abandoned to the communists. South Vietnam surrenders. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/south-vietnam-surrenders -
Vietnam Unified
Vietnam became unified under North Vietnam's government. Hanoi was the new capital and they renamed the country Socialist Republic of Vietnam after their desire to follow Socialism and Communism. What happened after the Vietnam war? - The Vietnam War. (2012). Retrieved February 09, 2016, from http://thevietnamwar.info/what-happened-after-the-vietnam-war/
