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