Vietnam War 8th period

By Sayuri Garud
  • America's involvement in Vietnam War begins

    America's involvement in Vietnam War begins

    In the beginning the americans believed in defending South Vietnam from communism. they decided to get involved in the Vietnam War
  • Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

    Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

    Was a resolution Congress passed in response to the Gulf of Tonkin incident
  • Tet offensive

    Tet offensive

    80,000 Vietcong troops attacked nearly every major metropolian area.
  • My Lai Massacre

    My Lai Massacre

    American soldiers open fired in the village.
    Brutally raped women and killed many people.
  • Nixon wins elections

    Nixon wins elections

    Won elections in 1968.
    Promised to end war
  • Kent State Massacre

    Kent State Massacre

    Public protested against war.
    Students rioted, burned ROTC buildings and destroyed local property
  • Fall of Saigon

    Fall of Saigon

    Fell to the North Vietnamese.
    Marked the end of the Vietnam War