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United States officially commits to support the efforts in Vietnam.
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On this date, the first helicopters arrive in Vietnam carrying over 400 soliders.
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President Ngo Dinh Diem of South Vietnam is overthrown and killed by a military coup.
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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.
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After the attack on U.S.S. Maddox, President Johnson orders an attack on North Vietnam via U.S. aircraft.
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The U.S. congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which gave President Johnson the power to defend Southeast Asia however he deems fitting.
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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.
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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.
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Large anti-war protests are held in the United States with over 500,000 people walking against the Vietnam War.
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Over 100,000 tons of bombs were dropped by U.S aircrafts.
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U.S. attacks South Vietnam citizens with mass murder. 26 soldiers were charged, but not convicted, of murder.
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Peace Talks take place in Paris between U.S. and South Vietnam
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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.
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President Nixon extends Vietnam War to Cambodia
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Nixon begins withdrawing troops from Vietnam.
