Vietnam Era

Japan Surrenders

Sep 2, 1942

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Political-Vietnam wanted to have their own government
Vietnamese saw Japan's defeat to free themselves from French colonial rule

China goes to Communist

Oct 1, 1949

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Economic-U.S. tried to help other countries form communism
China falls under Communist rule and it spread towards Southeast Asia

Geneva Conference Begins

Apr 26, 1954

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Political-two different governments, communist government and non communist government
Vietnam was split into two states after the agreement

France Surrenders

May 7, 1954

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Political-Vietnam wanted to have their own government
French control over Vietnam ended

Eisenhower helps South Vietnam

Oct 24, 1954

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Social-the United States soldiers went to Vietnam
Eisenhower sends aid to South Vietnam and the idea called the domino theory happened

Ngo Dinh Diem assassinated

Nov 2, 1963

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Political-leaders wanted to size control of government
Leaders seized control of government then killed Diem

Gulf Tonkin Resolution

Aug 7, 1964

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Political-it evolved Congress
This resolution gave president power to take necessary meaures to repel armed attack

Sending Marines

Mar 8, 1965

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Political-took steps towards military conflict
President Johnson ordered 3,500 Marines to protect an American air base

Tet Offensive

Jan 31, 1968

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Social-they attacked cities
North Vietnam attacked cities in South Vietnam and was major turning point in war

Election of 1986

Nov 5, 1968

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Political-it involved Congress, Democrats and Republicans
Johnson didn't run for election an anti war started and Nixon won as president

Vietnamization

Jan 20, 1969

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Social-it involved other countries and they attacked each other
Nixon announced a policy called Vietnamization and American troops withdrew from Vietnam

Nixon visits China

Feb 21, 1972

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Economic-countries are visiting each other and making peace
Nixon visits China and Moscow both communist countries trying to make peace

Paris Peace Accords

Jan 27, 1973

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Economic-making agreements
North Vietnam agreed to return to the bargaining table after being bombed for 12 days by U.S.

Last U.S. troops withdrew

Mar 29, 1973

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Politcal-marked end of war
Longest war in U.S. history was finally over

After Watergate

Jul 27, 1974

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Political-involved the impeachment of a president
House began process of impeaching Nixon and resigned and new president was Gerald Ford

South Vietnam falls under Communist

Apr 30, 1975

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Political-South Vietnam fell under Communist government
North Vietnam attacked South Vietnam when U.S. troops left and took control

Effect on Vietnam

Apr 30, 1975

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Economic-economic problems after the war in Vietnam
10 million people where homeless and many people fled the new regime

President Carter

Aug 19, 1976

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Political-has to do with presidents and new government
Republicans wanted Gerald Ford and Democrats wanted Jimmy Carter, Carter won