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Hồ Chí Minh read the Proclamation of Independance in front of thousands of people. This is what guided and lead to Vietnam's eventual freedom from France. Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence in Ba Dinh Square Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence in Ba Dinh Square. (2007, December 15). Retrieved July 11, 2015.
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The Geneva Conference was called to settle issues on the Korean penisula and restore peace in Indochina. This brought together all countries involved and ended up changing viewpoints for some. The Geneva Conference. 1955. US Army Photograph. Retrieved July 10, 2015
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25,000 troops attacked only 3,000 French troops during this battle. This caused the French to have to try and negociate a settlement. A Vietnamese soldier waves a flag atop a French command post during the Dien Bien Phu. (2014, May 4). Retrieved July 10, 2015.
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American pilots help 1,000 South Vietnamese soldiers to create a national liberated front near Saigon. This marks the United States' first combat mission. Operation Chopper Warrior Scout. (2015, January 12). Retrieved July 13, 2015.
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Nearly 400 South Vietnamese are killed or wounded and three American advisors are killed. This is the first time the Vietcog is able to stand their ground against the US machinery. It increases recruitement for the Vietcog. Chopper Down at Ap Bac. (2012, January 2). Retrieved July 13.
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This gives President Johnson the power to take whatever action he feels is necessary in order to defend southeast Asia. This rapidly increased the involvement of the US. President Johnson as he Signs the Gulf of Resolution. (1964, August 10). Retrieved July 11, 2015.
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China has success when testing their atomic bomb. They were an ally to North Vietnam. China's First Atomic Bomb Explodes. (2007, October 16) Retrieved July 14, 2015.
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They are ablt to briefly seize control of Binh Gia, a village nearby Saigon. Two hundred South Vietnamese troops and five American advisors are killed. Vietnam War. (n.d.) Retrieved July 11, 2015.
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President Johnson authorizes a long lasting bombing offensive. The goal was to get North Vietnam to stop supporting Vietcong guerrillas in the South. F105 Thunderchiefs over North Vietnam. (2011, December 9) Retrieved July 13, 2015.
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This offer is rejected by North Vietnam. So, President Johnson raises America's combat strength in Vietnam to more than 60,000 troops. President Lyndon B Johnson. (n.d.) Retrieved July 12, 2015.
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This is the first major battle for the US in the Vietnam War and turns out to be a victory. Nearly 700 Vietcong soldiers are killed. Operation Starlight. (1965, August 1). Retrieved July 12, 2015.
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This is the largest helicopter assault to be staged. 30,000 US troops and 5,000 South Vietnamese take part. They are to capture large quantities of stores, equipment and weapons. Supply drop during Operation Junction City. (2012 July 23). Retrieved July 13, 2015.
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During this operation US aircraft drop more than 20,000 tons of bombs. 1,300 to 1,600 North Vietnamese are killed. B-52 During Operation Linebacker II. (2012, December 23). Retrieved July 10, 2015.
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All US combat soldiers leave South Vietnam. But, some advisors and Marines remain to protect US installations. American Soldiers in Vietnam. (2013, March 29). Retireved July 13, 2015.
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President Nixon resigns because of the Watergate Scandal. He was Vietnams strongest advocate. Nixon Resigns. (2009). July 13, 2015.
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Early that morning two United States Marines are killed in a rocket attack at Saigon's Tan Son Nhut airport. They edd up being the last two Americans to be killed in the Vietnam War. Troops Celebrate at the end of the Vietnam War. (2014). Retrieved July 12, 2015.
