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JFK increases involvement in Vietnem War
JFK gives new equipment, 3,000 military advisors, and extra support to South Vietnam. Many poeple supported this increased involvement, but many were also suspicious of what would result from this. -
U.S.S. Maddox is "attacked" by North Vietnam
The commander first reported that the attack was imminent. Later he admitted that there was no attack, but it was too late. Six hours after the reported attack a retaliation was ordered against North Vietnam. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Congress gave Johnson the power to take any actions necessary to defend South Vietnam. This gave him the power to be involved in the war without a declaration. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
Johnson authorizes a set of offensive bombing on North Vietnam in order to stop their support of Vietcong. This assault attempted to end all future battles with North Vietnam. -
Operation Starlite
After finding out about the Vietcong's imminent attack, the U.S. planned a counterattack. This was the first major battle and ended in victory for the U.S. -
Tet Offensive
Vietcong planned an attack of many major South Vietnam cities on the Tet holiday. Shocked americans and brought public morale to an ultimate low. -
Cease fire
All involved in the war sign a cease fire. This was later broken, but the U.S. had already pulled out, so only South and North Vietnam were left.
