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Domino Theory coined- Eisenhower - inlight of Vietnam
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. -
Geneva Accords
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. -
Assassination of Diem
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. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
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. -
LBJ ordered 1st troops to 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. -
My Lai Massacre
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. -
Tet Offensive
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. -
Nixon’s Vietnamization policy
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. -
Nixon sends troops into Cambodia
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. -
Kent State Shooting
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. -
Hard Hat Riot
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. -
Nixon Christmas Bombings
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. -
Paris Peace Accords
An Agreement to End the Vietnam War and Restore Peace This effectively ended America's involvement in the Vietnam War. -
War Powers Act
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. -
Saigon Falls
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.