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Separated Vietnam along the 17th parallel. Also recognized combodias independence.
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Kennedy is Elected for the 35th president. Ran against Nixon.
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The Viet Cong is established in South Vietnam
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The first report of a combat death in Vietnam.
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Allowing the president to take any measures to repel and attack against the US
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Johnson shifted to a sustained bombing campain against North Vietnam.
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The first US combat troops in Vietnam.
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Johnson orders bombing halt to spur negotiations with North Vietnam.
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North Vietnam and the Viet Cong attack South Vietnam, the U.S., and allies.
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General Westmoreland is replaced by Creighton Abrams shortly after the Tet Offensive.
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Nixon gets elected to be the president of the US.
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The gradual withdrawl of troops from South Vietnam. This allowed South Vietnam to take control of the fighting.
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Four students at Kent state were killed by national guard to stop anti-war protests.
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The legal voting age was lowered from 21 to 18.
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North Vietnam crosses the DMZ at the 17th parallel to attack South Vietnam.
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US troops are being withdrawn from Vietnam
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President has to tell congress within 2 days of troops abroad. Withdraw them within 60-90 days unless told by congress
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Congress refruse Nixon to help South Vietnam with military aid.
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North Vietnam attacks, South Vietnam asks for help from the US but the US doesn't agree to fund for the battle. South Vietnam is lost.
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The Vietnam Vetrans Mermorial is dedicated in Wahington D.C.
