Vietnam War 1964-1975

  • Russia and China recognize The communist democratic republic of vietnam

    Now that Russia and China recognized Vietnam as a country they can now form alliances with them and support their communist lifestyle.
  • Vietnam signs geniva pact

    North Vietnam signs the geneva convention while America and south Vietnam refuse to do so although this might seem like much it was a step in the positive direction.
  • military coup

    Monks harbored communists during the summer of 1963 and were raided which caused protests in America.
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    US backs coup

    America backed a coup where the leader Ngo Dinh Diem is killed and multiple others the coup is followed by 12 catholic governments.
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    Vietnam war

  • The Gulf of Tonkin Incident

    American soldiers attacked three Vietnam torpedo boats that were approaching the USS Maddox and killed 4 Vietnam soldiers and injured 6, while the USS Maddox took on no more than one bullet hole from a machine gun.
  • America sends combat forces into vietnam

    In March 1965, Johnson made the decision—with solid support from the American public—to send U.S. combat forces into battle in Vietnam.
  • War Ending Negotiations start

    Nixson is elected and starts negotiations about ending the war in Vietnam with Vietnam. This happened in the spring of 1968.
  • Tet Offensive

    North Vietnamese attacked on the celebration of Tet and attacked multiple cities and towns after they had a cese fire agreement.
  • Kent state protest

    Four died at Kent state at a peaceful protest after the US cost guard opened fire killing four students and injuring six.
  • The Vietnam War Ends

    Tanks capture the presidential palace marking the end of the war.