The Vietnam War

By jacobsmith

  • 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  • The last U.S. troops are withdrawn from Vietnam.

    The last U.S. troops are withdrawn from Vietnam.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)