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Vietmanese occupy French command post. This started a war until the French ordered a cease fire, this because a Vietmanese victory that made the French pull out of the war
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The creation of a supply route from North Vietnam to South Vietnam.
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JFK ordered more help for the South Vietmanese and sends equipment and 3,00 advisors and supporters. US helicopters land with 400 US personnel.
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The Operation was developed to make it more difficult for the Vietcong to conceal themselves for surprise attacks on American troops by cutting down vegetation.
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South Vietmanese attack 2 North Vietmanese islands while the US simulate an air strike to draw away North Vietmanese boats.
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US passes the Gulf of Tokin Resolution so Johnson may do whatever he sees fit to defend southeast Asia.
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Bomb attacks on North Vietnam lasting 3 and a half years. Meant to make North Vietman not supporting Vietcong.
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The US offers economic aid to North Vietnam in return for peace but the offer is denied. The only way to end the war is through force.
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An offensive battle is launched by General William Westmoreland in Vietnam into NFL territory.
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A large number of American troops are fighting in the war.
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A large air sweep of 240 helicopters to destroy Vietcong bases. This operation lasts 72 days and the American troops succeced in capturing lots of supplies but there are no decisive battles.
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Attacks lasting 2 days on the Marine base in Khe Sanh. 18 dead 40 wounded.
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Vietcong launch an attack on South Vietnam and lose many important people. For the Americans, they lost 2,500 men and the war became extremely disliked.
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US Charlie Company kill 200 civilians and 1 person is charged with war crimes. This made the war even more disliked.
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Richard Nixon takes office as President of the United States. He promises to achieve "Peace With Honor." for Vietnam and hopes to get the American troops back and still let South Vietnam survive.
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President Nixon permits the bombing of Vietcong bases, but only in Cambodia.
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The US is slowly leaving the war and letting South Vietnam take responsibility.
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The peace talks between the Americans and North Vietmanese break down in Pairs.
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The Americans and North Vietmanese resume peace talks in Paris.
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Everyone in the Vietnam War sign a Cease Fire agreement.
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President Nixin resigns and South Vietnam loses their strongest advocate.
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2 Marines are killed in a rocket attack on Saigon's Tan Son Nhut Airport. Later everyone lifts off for home and the war ends.