The Vietnam War

France Invades Vietnam

Jul 11, 1859

it happend during 1858-1884. France made colonies in veitnam.

Japan invaded Veitnam

Sep 15, 1940

First shiploads of U.S arms come to Veitnam

Aug 10, 1950

they come to aid pro-french veitnam.

us millatary aids amounted to more than $500 million

Feb 10, 1951

thats alot of money for a war

Eight nations sighn sponsored SEATO treaty

Sep 8, 1954

president Nixion create a 5 point peace plan.

Oct 7, 1970

the veitnam cease fire

Jan 27, 1973

South Veinam surrenders

Apr 30, 1975

in other words they did not win the war

veitnam memorial dedicated

Nov 13, 1987

In Washington D.C maya ying lin desighned the veitnam memorial