Vietnam War

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  • Vietnamese Declaration of Independence

    Vietnamese Declaration of Independence

    President of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, declares the independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
  • French Troops Enter Saigon

    French Troops Enter Saigon

    French Soldiers attack Viet Minh civilians after arriving in Saigon
  • Binh Xuyen Massacre 200 Europeans in Saigon

    Binh Xuyen Massacre 200 Europeans in Saigon

    The Vietnamese terrorist group Binh Xuyen massacred 200 Europeans in Saigon.

  • The Indochina Communist Party Dissolved

    Ho Chi Minh dissolved the Indochina Communist Party due to pressure from Chinese Officials.
  • The Start of the First Indochina War

    The Start of the First Indochina War

    With fights breaking out in Haiphong between Viet Minh and French forces, the start of the First Indochina War is marked.

  • France Recognises the State of Vietnam to be Independent

    The French acknowledge an independent State of Vietnam, with Emperor Bao Dai as its leader.

  • The People's Republic of China is declared

    Led by Mao Zedong, the Chinese communists claim victory and announce the declaration of the People's Republic of China.

  • The Democratic Republic of Vietnam is recognised by the Soviet Union and the People's Repbulic of China

    Ho Chi Minh's Democratic Republic of Vietnam is recognised by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union.
  • End of the Korean War

    End of the Korean War

    Korea is divided up, providing a good model for Vietnam after an armistice ends the Korean War

  • The Geneva Conference Begins

    The Geneva Conference starts, hosting USA, Britain, France, Viet Minh and Bao Dai's government.

  • SEATO comes into effect

    The Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) is established.

  • USA Provides Military Aid to Cambodia

    Cambodia receives military assistance from the United States.

  • South Vietnam Refuses to Participate in Elections with North Vietnam

    South Vietnam has refused to take part in negotiations with North Vietnam on holding elections. Saigon argues it cannot rely on the North Vietnamese to take part in fair elections.
  • Ngo Dinh Diem declares the Republic of South Vietnam

    Ngo Dinh Diem declares the Republic of South Vietnam

    The Republic of South Vietnam is established by Diem. Most countries, including the United States, France, Britain, Australia, Japan, and South Korea, recognise his government.

  • US Military Headquarters in Saigon was Bombed

    The US military training group's headquarters in Saigon is bombed. 37 military and civilian were injured.

  • The Proposal for Unification from North Vietnam is Rejected

    North Vietnam's demand for unification is rejected by Diem.

  • The Start of the Second Indochina War

    The Second Indochina War officially begins when Ho Chi Minh announces a "people's war" to unite Vietnam.
  • John F. Kennedy is Elected the President of the US

    John F. Kennedy is Elected the President of the US

  • Diem's Presidential Palace was Bombed

    During an attempted coup, Ngo Dinh Diem's presidential palace in Saigon is bombed.

  • Kennedy sends US Troops to Thailand

    5,000 US troops are deployed to Thailand by President John F. Kennedy to prevent communist insurgents from crossing the Laos-Thai border.

  • An Agreement of the Neutrality of Laos is Signed

    Fourteen regions, including the United States, China, Soviet Russia, and North and South Vietnam, sign a neutrality agreement of Laos.
  • John F. Kennedy is Assassinated

    John F. Kennedy is Assassinated

  • South Korea sends Military to South Vietnam

    South Korea agreed to send 2,000 military advisers to South Vietnam to assist with American training operations.

  • Harold Holt becomes Prime Minister of Australia

  • Nguyen Van Thieu is elected president of South Vietnam.

  • US troop numbers in Vietnam reach around 487,000 men.

    US troop numbers in Vietnam reach around 487,000 men.

  • Martin Luther King is Assassinated

    Martin Luther King, a civil rights activist and outspoken critic of the Vietnam War, is assassinated in Memphis.

  • Viet Cong ignore Tet Holiday Ceasefire

    For the Tet holiday, the Allies observe a 24-hour ceasefire. The Viet Cong disregards the ceasefire and launches a series of attacks, killing a number of US soldiers.

  • Cambodian Leader is Overthrown by a Military Coup

    A military coup conducted by General Lon Nol overthrows Cambodian leader Prince Sihanouk.

  •  The US Congress voted to withdraw all US soldiers from Vietnam, by the end of the year.

  • Australia and New Zealand both announce troop withdrawals from Vietnam.

  • The "Christmas bombings" are initiated by the United States against targets in North Vietnam.

  • Despite escalating conflict, the US Congress votes to restrict further American military commitment to Vietnam.

  • Paris Peace Accord is Signed

    The Paris Peace Accords are signed by representatives from the United States, South Vietnam, North Vietnam, and the Viet Cong. A 60-day ceasefire, the release of American prisoners of war, and the removal of all US military forces from Vietnam are among the conditions of the Accords.

  • The United States' military assistance to South Vietnam has been lowered from $1.1 billion to $US700 million.

  • The Fall of Saigon

    North Vietnam captures Saigon and South Vietnam surrenders

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