Vietnam War

President Truman

Jun 30, 1950

President Truman sent 35-man military advisory group to aid French fighting to maintain colonial power in Vietnam.

U.S. Millitary

Aug 11, 1960

In South Vietnam the U.S. military advisers rose from 900 to 15,000.

U.S Planes

Jun 1, 1965

U.S. planes go into combat missions over South Vietnam. 23,000 American advisers committed to combat. Over 184,000 U.S. troops in the area by the end of the year.

South Vietnam

Oct 21, 1967

South Vietnam National Assembly approves election of Nguyen Van Thieu as president.

U.S. Troops

May 1, 1970

U.S. troops invade Cambodia to destroy North Vietnamese sanctuaries.

Reunification

Jul 2, 1976

The election of National Assembly paves way for reunification of North and South.