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During WWII Japanese invaded Vietnam which was a source of oil which Japan desperately needed because of the United States oil embargo.
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After Japan's surrender in World War II, Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnamese independence from France
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President Eisenhower pledges to support No Hingh Diem and South Vietnam
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The costly war Sotuh Vietnam has against the communist communist regime of North Vietnam began.
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John F. Kenndedy was the new leader, leading on the responsibilites and decision makings of the on going war.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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President Richard Nixon now takes the office.
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President Nixon announced the forces of U.S. soldiers were going to help South Vietnam win the war
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Parise peace treaty was made to end all hostility between the nations and restore peace back. It was formally signed on January 27, 1973.
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All U.S. troops are home from Vietnam.
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The fight against North Vietnam is finally over
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Since the south failed to stand against the north, he country became communist. This caused a high inflation and then ruined the country economy.
