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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave President Lyndon Johnson the ability to "declare war" without Congress's consent. It gave the President the power to assist any Asian country in the war even by means of sending military to help. -
Tet Offensive
The Northern military army of Vietcong led large attacks on South Vietnam. They attacked over 100 towns and cities and the Southern Capital. It was the largest military operation up to that point in the war. -
My Lai Massacre
The My Lai Massacre was a mass killing by U.S. troops on the small town of My Lai. Killing between 347-504 unarmed innocent Vietnamese women and children, sparking worldwide controversies. -
SDS Founded
SDS or the Students for a Democratic Society was a student activists movement. -
Invasion of Cambodia
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Kent State Shooting
The Kent State massacre was the shooting of college protesters against the Vietnam war. When peaceful protests turned violent police opened fire on the unarmed civilians killikng 4 and injuring 9. -
Pentagon Papers printed in NY
