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Eisenhower Domino Theory Speech
With the pressure of the Cold War, President Eisenhower developed the domino theory to support his efforts of stopping communism. He argued that if one country is communist, it is very easy for its neighbors to be influenced by them. -
Student for Democratic Society
This activist group that thrived during the 1960's and organized many anti-war protests. As war tensions increased, so did the resistance of this very influential group. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
President Johnson was granted very broad military powers from congress. This power allowed him to promote piece in this area without declaring war. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
The main goal of this operation was to inflict enough damge on the Northern Vietnamese to prevent any major battles. This attack was the first sustained American assault on North Vietnamese territory. -
Woodstock Festival
Beginning in 1969, the Woodstock Festival was a series of rock-n-roll concerts. The festival was full of hippie culture and produced an envionment that many were drawn to. -
Invasion of Cambodia
President Nixon made the crucial decision to invade Cambodia because of the need to disrupt supply lines and Viet Cong bases. However, the U.S. troops were already being ordered to disrupt Viet Cong before the declaration of invasion. -
Fall of Saigon
The fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War. Northern Vietnamese faced very little resistance from the south and quickly took control of the city and renamed it.
