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JFK meets Ngo Dinh Diem
United States officially commits to support the efforts in Vietnam. -
US Arrives in Vietnam
On this date, the first helicopters arrive in Vietnam carrying over 400 soliders. -
Diem Killed
President Ngo Dinh Diem of South Vietnam is overthrown and killed by a military coup. -
U.S.S. Maddox Attacked
North Vietnam sends PT boats to attack U.S.S. Maddox, but the ship fights off the boats and isn't affected by the three torpedos launched against them. -
Aircraft Attack Against Vietnam
After the attack on U.S.S. Maddox, President Johnson orders an attack on North Vietnam via U.S. aircraft. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The U.S. congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which gave President Johnson the power to defend Southeast Asia however he deems fitting. -
President Johnson Attacks
A U.S. base in South Vietnam is attacked by the North and kills nine Americans. President Johnson orders Navy fighter-bombers to attack targets in North Vietnam. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
Attempt to persuade North Vietnam to withdrawl from war, ariel bombs were dropped over the country- it didn't effect North Vietnam like the U.S. planned. -
Anti-War
Large anti-war protests are held in the United States with over 500,000 people walking against the Vietnam War. -
Battle of Khe Sanh
Over 100,000 tons of bombs were dropped by U.S aircrafts. -
My Lai Massacre
U.S. attacks South Vietnam citizens with mass murder. 26 soldiers were charged, but not convicted, of murder. -
Peace Talks
Peace Talks take place in Paris between U.S. and South Vietnam -
Cease-Fire is Reached
The cease-fire settled in Paris claimed that North Vietnam would release all American prisoners of war and the U.S. would withdraw completely from Vietnam. -
War Extended
President Nixon extends Vietnam War to Cambodia -
Withdrawl of Troops
Nixon begins withdrawing troops from Vietnam.
