1975: The Fall of Saigon

  • Period: to

    Vietnam

  • U.S. became involved gradually

  • John F. Kennedy took office

  • John F. Kennedy was assassinated

  • Two Vietnam boats attacked American destroyer

  • arrival of U.S. combat troops

  • The war was heading to victory

  • North Vietnam launched a series of attacks during Tet.

  • People start evacuating Saigon