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France Invades Vietnam
France invades Vietnam and makes it a colony. -
Japanese in Vietnam
With the beginning of WWII, Japan invades Vietnam. -
Viet Minh is formed
Ho Chi Minh forms Viet Minh, an organization used to support Vietnam independence. -
Independence
The Viet Minh gains power. Ho Chi Minh announces Vietnam's independence. -
Geneva Convention
North & South Vietnam are temporarily split apart, and a cease-fire is created to withdrawal the French from Vietnam. -
South Vietnam Campaigns
South Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem begins campaign against political opposers. -
Communist Rebellion
Beginning of Communist rebellion in South Vietnam. -
Infiltrating South Vietnam
North Vietnamese men and weapons begin invading South Vietnam. -
Viet Cong
The Viet Cong (National Liberation Front) is formed in South Vietnam. It was a Communist guerrila movement that fought the South Vietnamese government. -
Fall of President Diem
South Vietnam President Diem is overthrown by communist guerrillas and is executed. -
U.S. enters Vietnam
The first U.S. combat troops arrive in Vietnam. -
Tet Offensive
North Vietnam joins forces wtih the Viet Cong & launch the Tet Offensive, during which they attacked about 100 South Vietnamese towns and cities. -
Ho Chi Minh dies
Communist leader Ho Chi Minh dies at the age of 79. -
Eastern Offensive
North Vietnamese troops cross the DMZ (demilitarized zone) to attack South Vietnam. -
Cease-fire
The Paris Peace Accords are signed, which provides a cease-fire. -
U.S. Leaves Vietnam
The last U.S. troops in Vietnam are removed. -
Massive Assault
North Vietnam launches an assault on South Vietnam, ending the cease-fire. -
South Vietnam Surrenders
South Vietnam surrenders to the Communists. -
Vietnam is Unified
Vietnam becomes unified as a Communist country.
