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In 1955, the Prime Minister of south Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem faced a severe challenge to his rule over south Vietnam from the Binh Xuyen criminal gang and the Cao Dai and Hoa Hao religious sects.
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he requested 206,000 more troops. President johnson meets with millitary advisers to find a way to end the war.
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johnson broadcast saying "we are prepared to move immediately rowarn peace through negotlations.
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Troop level in vietnam rises. Total american deaths 22,951.
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Martin Lurther king died after his speech. he got assassinated by James Earl Ray.
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Peace talks begin in parts. Dream for american troops
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washington protest march.
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Over 420,000 American soldirs remain in vietnam.
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American ground forces leave.
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North vietnam releases nearly 600 american forces.
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The capture of Saigon by the North Vietnamese army in April 1975 marked the end of the war.
