Vietnam Anti-War Movement Important Dates

By Mattsaponara

  • The United States officially enters the Vietnam War, sending troops into the country.

  • The March at the Pentagon

    Protesters march at the pentagon so the president will withdraw from the war.

  • Nixon takes office,

  • Nixon announces an attack on Cambodia.

  • Kent State Shooting

    Students were rioting at Kent State University when U.S. soldiers shot and killed 4 students and injured more than 10 others.

  • Announcement of Withdrawal of Troops

    President Nixon announces the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam.