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Located in Northwestern Vietnam. Lasted 55 days. The Vietnamese had one over the French.
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During 1959. From North Vietnam to South Vietnam. Created by group 559
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Jfk orders more help for South Vietnamese Government. With new equipment.
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Early 1962. Was to clear vegtation along side highways. War continues, forests are sprayed with "Agent Orange."
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South Vietnamese commandos attack two small islands.
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Us congress passes. It gives President Johnson power to take actions.
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President Johnson authorizes. Its a bombing offensive. Ends late 1968
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The offer is summarily rejected. Allied forces from Korea and Australia are added as a sign of international support.
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After a deserter from the 1st Vietcong regiment reveals that an attack is imminent against the U.S. Marine base at Chu Lai, the American army launches Operation Starlite
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End of 1966. American forces in Vietnam reach 385,000 men, plus an additional 60,000 sailors stationed offshore
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In one of the largest air-mobile assaults ever, 240 helicopters sweep over Tay Ninh province. The goal of Junction City is to destroy Vietcong bases and the Vietcong military headquarters for South Vietnam
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Elements of three NVA divisions begin to mass near the Marine base at Khe Sanh
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Vietcong units surge into action over the length and breadth of South Vietnam
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In the hamlet of My Lai, U.S. Charlie Company kills about two hundred civilians
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Promises to achive "Peace with Honor."
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The bombing of North Vietnamese and Vietcong bases within Cambodia.
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Two thirds of America's troops have gone in two years.
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In Paris, peace talks between the North Vietnamese and the Americans breakdown
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North Vietnam and the United States resume peace talks in Paris.
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All warring parties in the Vietnam War sign a cease fire.
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Richard Nixon Resigns
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The war is finally over.At dawn, the last Marines of the force guarding the U.S. embassy lift off.