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Provisional Government created by Ho Chi Minh
Japan surrendered to Allied forces, Ho Chi Minh and his People's Congress create the National Liberation Committee of Vietnam. Vietname declares independancy. http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/vietnam/timeline.htm -
First American dies in Vietnam
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France and Vietminh Reach Accord
France recognizes Vietnam as a "free state" within the French Union. French troops replace Chinese Troops in the North. Negotiations breakdown and the Indochina War Begins. The Democratic Republic of Vietnam launches its first attack against France.
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China and Soviet union offer weapons to Vietminh
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U.S. Assists France
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Geneva Accord
Nine Nations gather to end the hostilities. Vietminh General Ta Quang Buu and French General Henri Delteil sign the Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam. A line is drawn at the 17th parallel which will divide Vietnam until nationwide elections are held in 1956. The U.S. and the goverment of Bao Dai do not accept the agreement.
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Battle of Dienbienphu Begins
Vietminh lays siege to French garrison. Vietminh defend an airpstripe making the French unable to recieve their suppies through air. President Eisenhower refuses to send troops to Vietnam.
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Ngo Dinh Diem becomes President of South Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Diem rejects Geneva Accords, Refuses to participate in Nationwide Elections
China and Soviet Union continue to fund Vietminh
Britain, France, and United States urged Ngo Dinh Diem to respect Geneva accords and negociate with North.
Ngo Dinh Diem defeats Bao Dai in rigged election and proclaims himself President of Republic of Vietnam.
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MAAP Trains SV Troops
France leaves Vietnam. the US Military Asistance and Advisory Group helps train the South Vietnam Army. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
VietCong established
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U.S. Troops Sent to Train South Vietnam Soldiers
President Kennedy sends US Special forces to help train South Vietnam soldiers. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
First U.S. Troop Causalty
The first U.S. troop casuality in Vietnam. This began the Vietnam War for many people. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
Buddhist Monks Protest Against Vietnam Governemt
Buddhist monks begin to protest against the Vietnam government. A group of Buddhists Monks were shot at by ploice. Another lit themselves on fire and silently burned in protest. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
Diem Regime Overthrown
The Diem regime is overthrown by General Duong Van Minh, with help of the U.S.The next day, Ngo Dinh Diem and his brother, Ngô Ðình Nhu were assassinated. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
Attack at Bien Hoa Air base by the VietCong
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Gulf of Tonkin Inccident
Three North Vietnamese PT boats allegedly fire torpedoes at the USS Maddox in the international waters of the Tonkin Gulf, A second, attack, is alleged to have taken place on August 4.
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US Air Base Pleiku Attacked
In South Vietnam, Pleiku, a US air base is attacked by the Viet Cong. Eight Americans died along with the wounding of 100. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
Marines Arrive at Da Nang
The first American combat troops, the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, arrive in Vietnam to defend the US air base at Da Nang. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
Fighting at the Ia Drang Valley
First major encounter between the North Vietnamese and the US amy. Brutal nonstop fighting lasted for five days. Both sides reported heavy casualties.
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Over 389,000 U.S. Troops Stationed in Vietnam
After a year, more than 389,000 American troops are stationed in Vietnam. Of those troops, 6,000 Americans had been killed with 30,000 wounded. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
Operation Cedar Falls
US armed forces make it their mission to “search and destroy” and eliminate the "Iron Triangle," a massive tunnel system near Sigon. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
US troops in Vietnam reach 485,000
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22,951 American soldiers die during combat
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My Lai Inccident
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Ho Chi Minh Present Peace Proposal
Ho Chi Minh presents a peace proposal to the US and the South Vietnamese government. However, US troops continued to arrive in Vietnam. This is the longest War the US has ever been in. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/ -
Peace Talks in Paris
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P{resident Nixon Promises to Withdram 25,000 US Troops
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More Troops are Promised to Withdraw
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450,000 Troops Still Remained in Vietnam
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Last US Troops Leave Vietnam
More than three million Americans served during the Vietnam War. of that, one thousand were declared missing in action, 150,000 wounded, and up to 60,000 died. http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/vietnam-war/
