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domino theory
Communist government in one nation could lead to Communist takeover in neighboring states. The domino theory spread Communism all over the world and some people feared communism. -
Geneva Accords signed
The agreement stated that Vietnam was temporarily separated into two zones and that line was called the "17th parallel", but in two years they could choose a president an reunite. The French agreed to take out their soldiers from North Vietnam. -
SDS Founded
"students for a democratic society"-Some students were inspired cy the Civil Right Movement and they wanted Equality, Economic justice, peace, and participatory Democracy -
American’s involvement in Vietnam begins
Two u.s. destroyers stationed in the gulf of Tonkin in Vietnam. On March 8,1965 the first American combat troops was made. On July 27,1964 the U.S. government sent over 5,000 advisers to South Vietnam. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
“take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression from the communist government of North Vietnam" said President Johnson. The gulf of Tonkin started the involvement on the unites states in the Vietnam War. -
Operation rolling thunder begins
Partly in response to a viet Cong attack on a u.s. air base at pleiku.The Johnson administration cited a number of reasons for shifting u.s. strategy to include systematic aerial assaults on north Vienna -
Tet Offensive
A series of major attacks by communist forces in the Vietnam War. During the lunar new year North Vietnamese and communist Viet Cong were planning to attack against a number of targets in south Vietnam. -
my lai massacre
a company of american soldiers killed most people of the village-women,children and old men and more then 500 people were slaughtered.young girls and women were raped and mutilated before they killed them. -
Nixon wins the election
Nixon ran on a campaign to restore "law and order". He also designed a "silent majority" to reach people of Middle Class and Working Class American's.
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Vietnamization Introduced
The plan was to encourage the South Vietnamese to take more responsibility for fighting war. -
Woodstock Festival
Musical Festival in the united states in 1969 which attracted and audience of more than 400,000 people. -
Invasion of Cambodia
President Nixon announced on television that American military troops and south Vietnamese peoples army would invade Cambodia. They were also trying to destroy Viet Cong base camps by using bombs. When he no longer invaded Cambodia he promised the American people "Vietnamization". -
Kent State student shot
A member of the Ohio National Guard opened fire during a demonstration protesting the Vietnam war. 4 students were killed, 9 were injured. -
pentagon papers printed in ny
The printed papers offered detailed history of the decisions the United States involvement with Southeast Asia. Mr.Ellsberg decided to show his new to The Times since Randy Kehler talked about him going to jail. -
Fall of Saigon
Capital city of South Vietnam, fell to North Vietnam forces and it effectively marked the end of the Vietnam war.
