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France captures Siagon
The French invade Vietnam slowly, taking over little by little. In 1859 they capture Siagon and then in 1883 forced North and Central Vietnam to become French protectorates. This plays an important role in the future of French/Vietnam war. Source -
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Ho Chi Minh Makes a Move
Vietnamese communists fight for control of Vietnam from March of 1945 to August 15, 1945 when the Japanese surrender giving Ho CHi Minh the opportunity to begin an uprising gaining him control of Vietnam. This is importnant because Ho CHi Minh will eventually use his control of Northern Vietnam to begin the Vietnam War. source -
Declaration of Vietnamese Independence
Having defeated the Japanese, Ho Chi Minh now had control over North Vietnam and declared all Vietnam a free-state. France disagreed with this, denying peace settlements. The importance of this event is that because of this, Franch and Vietnam begin to fight and create another war.
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First Indochina War
An 8 year long war breaks out between the French and Vietnamese in the wake of unsuccessful peace negotiations. source -
People's War
Ho Chi Minh attempts to unite North and South Vietnam by declaring a People's War beginning the second IndoChina war. Source -
Ho Chi Minh Trail
During the People's War, the series of Ho Chi Minh trails was created as a way to move supplies and troops into South Vietnam as well as to confuse the American troops. This is important because this is the Trail on which the first American casualties happen. source -
Agent Orange & Operation Ranch Hand
Between 1961 and 1971, U.S. Military sprays Agent Orange on Vietnamese land and agriculture hoping to kill all sources of food and coverage in South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. This is important because it shows how the world use to regard experiemental warefare items. Source -
Thousand Tons of Bombs
On this day, a thousand tons of bombs are droped on Vietnamese communists in North Vietnam by U.S. and South Vietnamese fighter-bombers. This event shows how brutal the conditions of war can be. source -
Anti-War Rallies are Nationwide
Anti-war rallies are held in 40 cities around America and internationally. This is in contrast to the supportive march of 25,000 people in Washington just days afterwars. Source -
March in Washington
In Washington, neary 25,000 people march the streets in support of the war efforts in Vietnam. This is important because it is in contrast to the anti-war rallies happening all over the country just days before this march. Source -
B-52 Bombers
First use of B-52 bomb-fighters. Holding 100 bombs per plane, these plabes were able to drop bombs from 6 miles high. This is important because its another example of America trying out their "toys." source -
Moratorium in Washington
An estimated 250,000 people turned up for a "Mobilization peace demonstration" in Washington. It is believed to be the worlds larges anti-war protest on record. This is importanat because it shows just how much the American people wished for their troops to come home, that they believed the war to have gone on long enough. source -
The Paris Peace Accords
A cease-fire settlement was signed concluding America's involvement in the war. This is important because it begins the withdrawl of American troops from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos and is the first step in ending the war. source -
Good Bye America
On April 30, 1975 at 8:35 am the last American soldiers leave Saigon allowing for North Vietnam to capture it. The war ends. This is important because it is the end of a very long and very hard war. source
