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The French announced their attempt on reclaiming the north. This in which started the War of Vietnam.
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Major Dale R. Buis and Master Sargeant Chester M. Ovnand become the first Americans to die serving in the Vietnam War.
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Vietcong Formed which is the National Liberation Front for South Vietnam.
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Over 200,000 troups were sent to fight in Vietnam.
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Operation Cedar Falls
The US Secretary of Defence Robert McNamara says that the US bombing raids failed to meet their meanings. -
President Nixon extends Vietnam War to Cambodia. Guards start an open fire at Kent State University for protesting students.
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The publication of the Pentagon Papers to all the people.
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Pressure on Nixon increases to end the involvement of the US in Vietnam.
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Finally a cease-fire agreement is signed in Paris.
The end of the Draft is publicised.
All remaining US troops leave Vietnam. -
Veitnam Veterans Memorial service revealed in Washington DC
