Vietnam War

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  • US helicopters attacked

    Us helicopter base in central highlands of South Vietnam is attacked by NLF commandos.

  • Qui Nonh Hotel Bombing

    In the Qui Nonh Hotel, 23 American servicemen are killed by a vietcong-place bomb.

  • Rolling Thunder Begins

    Long lasting bombing offense with purpose of forcing North Vietnam to stop supporting Vietcong guerrillas in the South.

  • Malcolm X shot to death

    Malcolm X shot in Washington heights, New York City by members of the Black Muslim Faith.

  • Bloody Sunday

    Blacks begin march to Montgomery in support of voting rights.

  • US offers peace for economic aid

    US offers north Vietnam economic aid in exchange for peace, but offer is rejected.

  • Removal of Vietcong

    South Vietnamese army district headquarters overrun by Vietcong regime. US air attacks remove the Vietcong.

  • Lyndon Announces more troops to Vietnam

    President Lyndon Johnson announces announces he has ordered an increase in US military forces from 75,000 to 125,000.

  • Voting rights act of 1965

    Congress passes the voting rights act, making it easier for Southern Blacks to register to vote.

  • Battle of La Drang Valley

    First Major Battle of Vietnam War for American Troops. 200,000 troops were there.