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Support to the French
The United States had begun to bankroll the French War effort hoping that they would regain the land they had in this regin. -
Japanese Presence
Japanese troops had invaded the land of Vietnam during WWII but had been pushed out by 1945. This left the French educated Emperor Bao Dio in control. -
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Vietnam War
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Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh declares the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Hanoi becomes the capital but no countires recognize it as a regime. -
The Baby Boomers
In the United States as people are leaving behind the Great Depression they are encourgaed to have children and move to buy houses. This begins the generation that would become known as the baby boomers. A huge population increase is seen in the U.S. while tensions rise in Asia. -
China Recognition
In 1950 China, who is under communist control, recognizes the Democratic Republic of Vietnam giving Ho Chi Mieh confidence to move forward. -
Division
The counrty of Vietnam becomes a divided counrty when the Geneva Accords are signed; it states that it will be divided at the sevententh parallel. -
Guerrilas
The Viet Minh Guerrillas begin and send shock and terror into South Vietnam. An estimated 4,000 South Vietnam officials are killed. -
United States President
In 1961 John F. Kennedy is inaugurated as the 35th president of the United States. Him and his colleagues will have a say in what happens in Vietnam and affect future presidents that deal with Vietnam as well. -
U.S. Presence
In 1962 the United States militarty presence begins to become higher and by the end of the year there wil be an esstimated 11,000 soliders in Vietnam. -
Tragedy in the U.S.
in 1963 the 35th president of the United States is assasinated while in Texas. Vice President LBJ is sworn in as the 36th president. He will play ahuge role in the war as it begins to intensify. It will take a huge toll on him pysically and emotionally as it was said he broke down crying when with his close friends over the war. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
The United States rolls out its Operation Rolling Thunder which was suppose to last only eight weeks. Instead it will last three years in which the U.S will drop four times the bombd that were used in all of WWII. -
Protesting Begins
In the United States doubts about the war begin to rise. Young people especially begin to protest. The Students for Democratic Society hold their first protest at the University of Michigan. -
Tet Offensive
In 1968 the Viet Cong. forces shock U.S. troops and heavy fighting continues for months to come. Even more Public support for the war begins to dwindle. -
The End
On March 29, 1973 the Vietnam War is officially over.Over 3 million Americans servered, 60,000 died, 150,000 were wounded and 1,000 went missing in action. Up to this time it had been one of the bloodiest and longest wars in U.S. history.
