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Vietnam becomes Independence
Ho Chi Minh declares that Vietnam should become independent. -
Indochina War Starts
Democratic Republic of Vietnam attacks the French because they feel they are "free". -
Elysee Agreement Signed
French must help in the building of a nation anit-communist army -
Geneva Convention Agreements
A line is drawn at the 17th parallel which divided Vietnam until a later nationwide election. -
No more French Control
All of the French are removed from Vietnam due to being to weak. -
Terrorist Bombings in Saigon
Over a dozen workers from America are hurt in the bombing in Saigon. -
Weapons in South Vietnam
North Vietnam forms Group 559. They move weapons from the North to South by the way of Ho Chi Minh Trail. -
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy beats Nixon to become the next President of the U.S. -
Battle of Ap Bac
Vietcong defeats South Vietnam durning the battle of Ap Bac. -
Operation "Rolling Thunder" Deployed
"Rolling Thunder" was a bunch of Air Raids over North Vietnam that were from the U.S. They lasted for about three years. -
Sources
Information:
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