-
Geneva Conference
-
Gulf of Tonkin resolution
This resolution gave the President the authorization to take all of the necessary precautions when the United States's armed forces were being attacked. The Senate and House passed this resolution. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
the U.S Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in response to the Gulf of Tokin incident, authorizing the President Johnson to use military power in Southeast Asia without a formal declaration of war -
The Tat Offensive
Guerrilla fighters had started attacking US airbases, South Vietnam cities and capitals -
Withdrawal of U.S. Troops
President Nixon stated to the public that he was withdrawing about 25,000 troops. He also stated that taking these troops was not a form of surrendering. -
26th Amendment
Gives the right for 18 or older to vote and not to be denied by the United States or any state on account of age. -
War Power Act
-
South Vietnam Surrenders
North Vietnam took over Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, and reconnected North and South Vietnam under a communistic rule
