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According to the Domino Theory, if America destabilizes Vietnam, other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand would follow suit. This was noteworthy since it accurately reflected the United States' foreign policy and war plan at the time. -
The French were permitted to withdraw their soldiers from North Vietnam as part of the Geneva Agreements. This was noteworthy because it divided Vietnam briefly at the 17th parallel. -
Diem and Nhu were slain by a gang of Vietnamese army officers commanded by General Duong Van Minh. Many people in South Vietnam rejoiced after Diem's death, but it also caused political upheaval in the country. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution provided LBJ the authority to prohibit any militia assault against the United States. This increased the United States' military participation in Vietnam. -
The United States first deployed troops to Vietnam in 1965 in response to the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. This was the first basic act of war between the Nations, further escalating the Vietnam War. -
During the Vietnam War, one of the most heinous acts of cruelty against unarmed civilians occurred. In the My Lai massacre, over 500 individuals were killed. -
The Tet Offensive saw 85,000 troops under the command of the North Vietnamese government attacking at the same time. Both teams received a loss. -
The strategy was to build up, equip, and train South Vietnamese forces while reducing the number of American combat soldiers. This was a gradual but effective method of returning our troops home. -
On April 28, 1970, President Richard Nixon issued an order for US foot soldiers to invade Cambodia. As a result, there were more anti-war demonstrators. -
The Kent State shootings, also known as the May 4 massacre and the Kent State massacre, resulted in the deaths of four unarmed Kent State University students and the injury of nine more. More riots ensued as a result. -
The Hard Hat Riot took place in New York City on May 8, 1970. Around noon, some 400 construction workers and 800 office workers attacked approximately 1,000 demonstrators associated with the 1970 student strike. Ameria became more divided as a result of this. -
The US Seventh Air Force and US Navy Task Force 77 launched Operation Linebacker II, an aerial bombing campaign. Vietnam was intended to be persuaded to return to the bargaining table as a result of this. -
An Agreement to End the Vietnam War and Restore Peace This effectively ended America's involvement in the Vietnam War. -
The act controlled and limited the president's power by demanding congressional permission before sending American soldiers into conflict zones. Without congressional approval, presidents could not commit troops to fight for more than 60 days. -
The takeover of Saigon, the South Vietnamese capital, by North Vietnamese militia was known as the Fall of Saigon. Thousands of South Vietnamese troops were killed, therefore this was significant.