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Domino Theory coined- Eisenhower - inlight of Vietnam
The theory that the fall of one Asian country to communism would lead to the rest falling soon with it. This is the theory that would lead to the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war. -
Geneva Accords
France agrees to pull troops out of Vietnam, this leads to the divide at the 17th parallel, starting the civil war in Vietnam. -
Assassination of Diem
The CIA decided to assassinate the president of South Vietnam Ngo Dimh Diem after he was deemed inefficient. This would cause absolute chaos among the people of south vietnam. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Golf of Tonkin Resolution authorized LBJ to take all necessary measures to stop northern Vietnam and prevent further agression -
Lyndon B. Johnson Orders First Troops into Vietnam
In 1965, LBJ decided to send troops into South Vietnam to support the south (the anti-communists) in the civil war. -
Tet Offensive
The simultaneous attacks on 5 major South Vietnamese cities, villages, and towns. This was a huge escalation in the war and one of the largest military campaigns in the whole war. -
My Lai Massacre
A company of soldiers slaughtered the residents of My Lai in South Vietnam. This would cause support for the war to plummet. -
Nixon’s Vietnamization policy
A U.S. program that would expand, equip, and train South Vietnamese forces to reduce the number of U.S. troops needed in the war. -
Nixon sends troops into Cambodia
Nixon sent troops into Cambodia with the objective of capturing the headquarters of the communist military in South Vietnam. -
Kent State shooting
The national guard opened fire at an anti-war protest at kent state. This would lead to decreased support for the war and even less support for Nixon. -
Hard Hat Riot
A riot that struck at a anti-war student strike. Rioters consisted of construction workers working on the world trade center and started this counter movement because of strong nationalistic ideals. -
Nixon’s Christmas bombing
Nixon orders the bombing of North Vietnam during the final stretch of the Vietnam War -
Paris Peace Accords
After the fall of Saigon, the U.S. pulls out of Vietnam, Vietnam reunites, and peace is discussed at this event. -
War Powers Act
Enacted to limit the president's power to go to war without the consent of congress. -
Saigon Falls
The end of the Vietnam war. The capital of South Vietnam fell and communist North Vietnam won, officially making Vietnam reunite under communist rule.