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Vietnam War

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  • Vietnam Involvement Starts

    Vietnam Involvement Starts
    The United States provides large support to France to aide the effort to regain controll over Vietnam.

  • U.S. Assassinates Diem

    U.S. Assassinates Diem
    Due to political corruption, Diem was overthrown by a U.S.-led coup. He was assassinated.

  • Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

    Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
    Resolution allowing LBJ to take any action he deemed necessary to assure the security and reach of freedom in Southeast Asia.

  • Operation Rolling Thunder

    Operation Rolling Thunder
    Attack of North Vietnam by ocean and air.

  • Nixon Wins

    Nixon Wins
    Nixon wins the '65 presidential election.

  • Draft Lottery

    Draft Lottery
    U.S. draft lottery called into action, ordinary citizens chosen by lottery to serve in the military.

  • Vietnam War Ends

    Vietnam War Ends
    Nixon calls to an end the Vietnam War. In early April, U.S. troops begin to withdraw Vietnam.