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This was the start of it all
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This was called the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
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The French suffer a decisive defeat at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu
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This provides a temporary boundary between North and South Vietnam at the 17th parallel
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When South Vietnam declared itself the Republic of Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem was then elected as president
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The National Liberation Front AKA Viet Cong, is established in South Vietnam.
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North Vietnamese attack two U.S. destroyers sitting in international waters
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In response to the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, the U.S. Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
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The first U.S. combat troops arrive in Vietnam.
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Launch the Tet Offensive, attacking approximately one hundred South Vietnamese cities and town
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Nixon announced that U.S. troops will attack enemy locations in Cambodia. This news sparks nationwide protests, especially on college campuses.
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The Paris Peace Accords are signed tand because of these being signed that provide a cease-fire.
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The last of the U.S. troops are withdrawn from Vietnam
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South Vietnam surrenders to the communists.
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is dedicated
