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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vietcong planned an attack of many major South Vietnam cities on the Tet holiday. Shocked americans and brought public morale to an ultimate low.
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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.
