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Divieded at the 17th pallel
Ho Chi Minh establishes the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in Hanoi. Vietnam is divided. -
Buddhist Monk Sets Himself On Fire
Quang Duc, sets himself on fire in protest against the Diem government's policies. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
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. -
Tet Offensive
Nouth Vietnam amry to have the civilian population of South Vietnam join them in their offensive and efforts to overthrow the South Vietnam Government, forcing the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces. -
Mylai Massacre
was the Vietnam War mass murder of 347–504 unarmed civilians in South Vietnam on March 16, 1968, by United States Army soldiers. Lead by Lieutenant William Calley -
President Richard M. Nixon takes office
President Richard M. Nixon takes office as the new President of the United States. With regard to Vietnam, he promises to achieve "Peace With Honor." -
The Draft Lottery
the draft sends young men to fight in the war and alot of people were agaist this. -
The Kent State shootings
a group of protester and stundent were shoot 4 killed 9 were woulded