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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.