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The U.S. Gets Involved
Ho Chi Minh declares a People's War to unite all of Vietnam under his leadership. (From the comnmunist perspective, the "Vietnam War" against the U.S. has now officially started.) http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/vietnam/index-1945.html
The History Place http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/vietnam/history-timeline
TIME FOR KIDS
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French defeated at Dien Bien Phu
The French positions collapsed on this day. Although the defeat brought an end to French colonial efforts in Indochina, the United States soon stepped up to give military aid to South Vietnam. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/french-defeated-at-dien-bien-phu
History http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/french-defeated-at-dien-bien-phu
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Viet Mihn Becomes Stronger
The election of 1956 never took place. This made Viet Minh become a more active militarily. Their Viet Cong attacked in the south. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/vietnam_war0.htm
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First U.S. Deaths
Major Dale R. Buis and Master Sargeant Chester M. Ovnand become the first Americans to die in the Vietnam War during the guerilla strike at Bienho http://www.datesandevents.org/events-timelines/06-vietnam-war-timeline.htm
Vietnam War Timeline
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Kennedy Gives Aid
President John F. Kennedy grants more help to the South Vietnamese government in its war against the Vietcong guerrillas. U.S. supplied new equipment and more than 3,000 military advisors and support personnel. http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html
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Kennedy Versus Nixon
Kennedy (Dem) beat Nixon (Rep) in the 1961 Presidential Election. He was very optomistic and full of hope entering his presidency. Dr. Bass' Presentation -
The Two Operations
Operation Chopper: America's first combat missions against the Vietcong.
Operation Ranchhand: Objective to clear vegetation making it difficult for the Vietcong to ambush. US Military then Employs Agent Orange to expose roads and trails used by Vietcong forces http://www.datesandevents.org/events-timelines/06-vietnam-war-timeline.htm
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North Vietnam Attacks U.S.
Gulf of Tonkin incident: the US says North Vietnamese patrol boats fire on two US Navy destroyers. US Congress approves Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, authorising military action in region. http://history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamtimeline.htm
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President Johnson Takes Action
The U.S. congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, giving President Johnson the power to take whatever actions he sees necessary to defend southeast Asia. http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Is Passed
The U.S. congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. This gave President Johnson the power to take major actions he deems necessary to protect southeast Asia. http://www.pbs.org/battlefieldvietnam/timeline/index.html
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U.S. Protests
American protests against the US policy in Vietnam continue and students are joined by veterans in Anti-War Rallies http://www.datesandevents.org/events-timelines/06-vietnam-war-timeline.htm
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Ho Chi Minh Dies
Ho Chi Minh dies. President Nixon becoes president and starts to reduce US ground troops in Vietnam as domestic public opposition to the war grows. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16568035
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The U.S. Retreats
President Richard Nixon ordered the withdrawal of U.S. forces in 1973. All active soldiers come home. http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war
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The Final Invasion
North Vietnamese troops invade South Vietnam and take control of the whole country after South Vietnamese President Duong Van Minh surrenders. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16568035
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