13.2 Vietnam War

Japan Surrendered to the Allies

1945

Military leaders oust civilian government in South Vietnam.

1965

Military leaders take over the government.

CBS new reports on battle field

1966

Dan Rather, a news reporter for CBS, filmed with US troops while they were in battle. He and his crew filmed on the fire grounds.

Anti-War Movement

1967

Many Americans started to disagree with the Vietnam War. Many started to protest especially against the drafts.

The Ted Offensive

Jan 30, 1968

North Vietnamese and communist Viet Cong forces launched a coordinated attack against a number of targets in South Vietnam

Major retreat of South Vietnaamese army

Mar 30, 1972

more than 20000 north Vietnamese troops crossed the border between north Vietnam and south Vietnam, which lead to a major retreat by the south Vietnamese army.

War End

Apr 30, 1975

The war ended when the north Vietnamese troops successfully entered Saigon, the capital city of South Vietnam.

Vietnam Veteran Memorial Dedicated in Washington DC

1982