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President of north Vietnam. The communist leader against the French. His presidency took place when he defeated the French.
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France surrendered North Vietnam to the Viet Minh. After the victory, document called the Geneva Agreement. This agreement was made to draw a line between north and south Vietnam.
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The first troops are sent to aide the french. 3500 marines were sent as to combat. This is important because it marks the start of what ended up being thousands of men sent to war.
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In efforts to stop the spread of communism, the war began. This is around the time that the U.S. was involved.
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The first Americans victims of the war. Master Sargeant Chester M. Ovnand and Major Dale R. Buis. This is important because events like this make the war seem real.
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President Diem's assasination. Diem was the democratic prime minister of south vietnam. the US and allies placed him there
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President Johnson announced the ships on Tonkin Gulf were under attack by the North Vietnamese. At this time, the U.S. fought back against all odds.
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Operation Junction City is a go to destroy south Vietnam's bases and military.
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A series of suprise attacks against south Vietnam. This was an effort for U.S. military to withdraw from the war. A major battle started by the communists.
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The peace negoitations between the U.S. and Vietnamese officals took place.
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Richard Nixon is now the president.
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The U.S., north and south Vietnam PRG signed the Agreement on Ending War and Resorting Peace in Vietnam signed in Paris.
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U.S. troops were withdrawn. POW were released. This is marked the offical end of the war.
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Finally, the last American troops leave Vietnam and return home.
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President Nixon resigns from office. Also the end of economic aid to Vietnam is discontinued.
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SVR (Socialist Republic of Vietnam) took place under Carter. This being an effort to normalize bilateral relations.
