The Vietnam War By Dave_Wemet Sep 2, 1945 Democratic Republic of Vietnam Formed Japan Surrenders.Ho Chi Minh proclaims the indeoendece of Veitnam with Hanoi as Capital and Ho Chi Minh as president. No other county acknowledges the fect that they are a true government. Period: Sep 2, 1945 to Sep 1, 1955 The Vietnam War - Lead Up Period: Sep 1, 1955 to Apr 30, 1975 The Vietnam War - War Times