-
US gives aid to France
The US gives 15 million dollars in aid to France to help fight VIetnam -
The Viet Cong is formed
The National Liberation Front (NLF), also called the Viet Cong, is established in South Vietnam. (ask.com) -
South Vietnam declares itself a republic of Vietnam
South Vietnam declares itself the Republic of Vietnam, with newly elected Ngo Dinh Diem as president.
(ask.com) -
US troops arrive in Vietnam
The first US troops arrive in Vietnam. (ask.com) -
Period: to
US troops in Vietnam reaches 540,000
U.S. troops in Vietnam reaches 540,000. -
The last U.S. troops are withdrawn from Vietnam.
The last U.S. troops are withdrawn from Vietnam. (ask.com0 -
South Vietnam surrenders to Communists
South Vietnam surrenders to the communists. (ask.com)