-
Vietcong is winning
In 1964, it looked as if the Vietcong were winning the war. President Johnson sent more soldiers to South Vietnam. -
America Invading
In 1970, President Nixon invaded Vietnam’s neighbors, Cambodia and Laos (LOWS). -
First President
During the Vietnam War, President Nixon worked to lessen Cold War tensions between the United States and communist nations. In 1972, he became the first United States President to visit China. -
Nixon reelected President
In November 1972, Nixon was reelected President. During the election campaign, people helping Nixon, who was a Republican, did some illegal things. -
Cease-Fire
Then, in 1973, the United States agreed to a cease-fire, and its troops came home. -
North Vietnam took over
Two years later, however, North Vietnam took over South Vietnam. In 1976, the countries were unified. -
Jimmy Carter President
In 1977, Jimmy Carter became President. Carter had been the governor of Georgia. He promised to restore the people’s trust in their government. -
Evolution
February 1979, a revolution shook the nation of Iran. -
Summer Olympic
The United States also boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympic Games, held in Moscow.
