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Japan invaded Vietnam
During WWII Japanese invaded Vietnam which was a source of oil which Japan desperately needed because of the United States oil embargo. -
VIetnam proclaimed independence
After Japan's surrender in World War II, Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence from France -
U.S. is involved
President Eisenhower pledges to support No Hingh Diem and South Vietnam -
Vietnam war begins
The costly war Sotuh Vietnam has against the communist communist regime of North Vietnam began. -
New president elected
John F. Kenndedy was the new leader, leading on the responsibilites and decision makings of the on going war. -
Protest incidents
A monk who went by the name Thich Quang Duc set himself on fire protesting the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government led by Ngo Dinh Diem. -
President Assignated
As president Kennedy was a assagnied there were to be a new leader, in this case it was the U.S. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. -
Johnson sends more soldiers to Vietnam
President Johnson sends more U.S. combat forces into battle in Vietnam. By June 82,000 were stationed in Vietnam and General Westmoreland was calling for more to help the struggling Vietnamese army. -
Battle of la Drang Vallet
This was the first major battle American soldiers were involved in. Both sides had many casualties but both sides claimed it was a victory of their own. The 2-part battle occurred from November 14 to November 18, 1965. -
New president in office
President Richard Nixon now takes the office. -
Nixon takes action
President Nixon announced the forces of U.S. soldiers were going to help South Vietnam win the war -
Peace Treaty
Parise peace treaty was made to end all hostility between the nations and restore peace back. It was formally signed on January 27, 1973. -
Welcome back troops.
All U.S. troops are home from Vietnam. -
War is over!
The fight against North Vietnam is finally over -
Vitenam becomes socialist ruplic
Since the south failed to stand against the north, he country became communist. This caused a high inflation and then ruined the country economy.
