1975: Vietnam War sample By limogec Jan 1, 1949 Mao Zedong takes power in China Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 31, 2009 Vietnam War Apr 11, 1950 Korean War begins when N Korea invades S Korea Jan 1, 1954 Eisenhower sends military advisors to S. Vietnam Apr 11, 1964 Gulf of Tonkin/Resolution Apr 30, 1975 Evacuation of Saigon Nov 1, 2009 Commander Le US Naval ship goodwill visit to Vietnam
