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The French Colony was given independance
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South Vietnamese monarchy was abolished and the prime minister becomes the president of the republic
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The United States president send U.S troops to Vietnam to help train south Vietnam Troops
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The United States overthrew Diem and made a new leader
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3,500 marines from the United States became the first combat troops from the US .
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Four F-4C Phantoms escorted a bombing raid and became targeted and attacked
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Operation Starlite became the first ground battle because of 5,500 U.S marines destroyed a strong hold
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By 1968 500,000 troops were stationed in Vietnam to fight in the war.
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North Vietnam and Viet Cong launced Tet Offensive and nearly attacked 30 US bases
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When the enemy planned a suprise attack on the south
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Cease Fire is sighned
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Last Military troops and personal leves Vietnam