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Japan's Surrender to the Allies
After Japan's defeat in WW2, Vietnam briefly declared independence under Ho Chi Minh, but France sought to reclaim its colony, setting the stage for conflict
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First Indochina War
France fought to retain control of Vietnam, but the Viet Minh, Led by Ho Chi Minh, resisted, culminating in the decisive battle of Dien Bien Phu
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Geneva Accords
The accords temporarily divided Vietnam at the 17th Parallel, creating North and South Vietnam, with the goal of holding elections to unify the country.
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Formation of the National Liberation Front
The NLF, or Viet Cong, was established in South Vietnam to overthrow the government unite with the North, intensifying the Communist insurgency.
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US Combat Troops Deployed
The US sent ground troops to support South Vietnam against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army, escalating the war,
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Tet Offensive
A surprise attack by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces in South Vietnamese cities shocked the US and turned public opinion against the war.
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Paris Peace Accords
The Accords aimed to end US involvement and establish a ceasefire, though fighting continued between North and South Vietnam.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated
The memorial was dedicated to honor US soldiers who served, symbolizing the war's end and its lasting impact on American society.
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