4.3 | Vietnam War Timeline

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  • Japan Surrenders to Allies

    A political event, Vietnam declares independence under Ho Chi Minh after this. However, France sought to reclaim it, thus the struggle for freedom began.

  • Geneva Accords Divide Vietnam

    Political event, France is defeated and the Geneva Accords split Vietnam at the 17th parallel into communist North and non communist South.

  • Gulf of Tonkin Incident

    Military event, attacks on U.S. ships urged Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, escalating tensions.

  • US Ground Troops Deployed

    Military event, the U.S. sends troops to combat for the first time, signaling full scale war.

  • Tet Offensive

    Military event, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launching surprise attacks, shocking Americans.

  • US Invades Cambodia

    Military event, President Nixon expands the war into Cambodia sparking protests.

  • Paris Peace Accords

    Political event where the US withdrew troops, fighting continued but the US ended involvement.

  • Fall of Saigon

    North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, this was a military event that caused Vietnam to be united under Communism.

  • Vietnam Veteran's Memorial

    Political event, the US honors those who serve in Vietnam with a memorial, reflecting recognition and healing.