U.S. Involvement in Vietnam

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  • Vietnam declares independence

    Ho Chin Minh, president of Vietnam, declares independence for his country.

  • U.S. Military Aid French Indochina

    The French refused to accept Vietnam's independence, so the France launched attacks on Viet Minh strongholds, killing some 6,000. The following month, Vietnam attacked back. This caused U.S. Military Aid french Idochina.

  • Battle of Dien Bien Phu

    Viet Mihn launch Fa surprise attack on a large French military base at Dien Bien Phu.

  • Geneva Accords

    This was an agreenment by the French and the Viet Mieh to cut Vietnam at the 17th parallel.

  • Buddhist Protest of Diem Policies

    Several Buddhist monks protested by setting themselves on fire.

  • Gulf of Tonkinin Resolution

    The resolution allowed the president "to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attacked against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression.
  • Debate on Vietnam : Argument from Hawks

    Debate on Vietnam : Argument from Hawks

    The Hawks favored military in Vietam,
  • Debate on Vietnam : Argument from Doves

    Debate on Vietnam : Argument from Doves

    The Doves argued fo no violence and military in Vietnam. The Doves were worried if the U.S. got involed then China or Soviet Union will get involved
  • First U.S. Combat troops land in Vietnam

    First U.S. Combat troops land in Vietnam