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Hồ Chí Minh declared Vietnam's independance.
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. -
The Geneva Conference begins.
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 -
Vietnam defeats France at the battle of Dien Bien Phu.
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. -
Operation Chopper occurs.
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. -
The Vietcog has a victory at Ap Bac.
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. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States congress.
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. -
China tests an atomic bomb.
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. -
Vietcong launches a series of attacks across South Vietnam.
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. -
Operation Rolling Thunder occurs.
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. -
The US offers North Vietnam economic aid in exchange for peace.
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. -
Operation Starlite is launched by the US Army.
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. -
Operation Junction City occurs.
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. -
Operation Linebacker begins.
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. -
The war is officially over for the US.
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. -
President Nixon resigns.
President Nixon resigns because of the Watergate Scandal. He was Vietnams strongest advocate. Nixon Resigns. (2009). July 13, 2015. -
The last of the US marines leave South Vietnam.
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.
