Vietnam war By Liam Dougherty Jul 6, 1955 U.S. provides economic aid to South Vietnam Nov 6, 1956 Dwight Eisenhower is re-elected President Nov 8, 1960 John F. Kennedy is elected president Aug 4, 1963 Congress passes the Tonkin Gulf Resolution Congress passes this in response to alleged North Vietnamese torpedo attacks. Mar 8, 1965 First U.S ground troops arrive in Vietnam. Jan 30, 1968 The Vietcong launch the Tet offensive Jul 8, 1969 U.S. troops begins to withdraw Apr 30, 1970 President Nixon sends troops to Cambodia May 4, 1970 Ohio National Guards kill 4 Students. 4 were killed and 9 were injured. Oct 24, 1970 South Vietnamese troops begin a new offensive into Cambodia. Jan 27, 1973 Americna involvement ends U.S signs a cease fire with North Vietnam, ending American involvement. Mar 1, 1973 The last American soldier leaves Vietnam
