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USA gets involved
USA and france agree that the US will provide assistance to France -
Geneva Conference
The Geneva conference, which divided Vietnam into North and South. -
Civil Wars
Civil Wars begin in South Vietnam on a very small scale. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder begins to take place, prefacing the deadly war. -
US Troops arrive
At this time, the first US troops landed in Vietnam to help fight the war. -
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Tet Offensive
The tet offensive took place during this time and it was the largest war offensive against South Vietnam. -
Nixon Elected
Richard Nixon was elected to be the 37th president of the US. -
Operation Menu
Nixon ordered these secret bombing of commie bases in Cambodia. -
Vietnamization
Nixon promises to public the 25,000 troops will withdraw from Vietnam by August. -
Easter Offensive
The easter offensive is conducted by Communist North Vietnam. -
Paris Agreement
On this date, the Paris Agreement was signed, showing a movement toward peace between countries. -
Draft Ends
The US was moving toward a time of peace, and no longer needed more individuals for the war. -
Vacate South Vietnam
The last of the US troops in South Vietnam are removed, and it is finally vacated. -
NVA Offensiva
At this time, the NVA launched an offensive against south Vietnam, even though the US had vacated the country. -
End of War
The Saigon called upon major communist forces, puttig an end to the war.
