Vietnam War

By spencerboyd
  • Eisenhower explains his "domino theory"

    Eisenhower explains his "domino theory"

    -If one country falls to communism, more will follow -Tried to prevent any country from falling
  • Geneva Accords

    Geneva Accords

    -Divided North and South Vietnam
    -Separated communism and nationalists
  • US supported coup of Diem

    US supported coup of Diem

    -President Kennedy gave financial aid to South Vietnam
    -There were 16,000 troops in South Vietnam by the end of 1963
  • The Tonkin Gulf Resolution

    The Tonkin Gulf Resolution

    -Not war but let Johnson build a military in Vietnam -The President had been doing secret raids before the resolution
  • Tet Offensive

    Tet Offensive

    -Vietcong attacked Saigon on a national holiday
    -Destroyed the US embassy
  • Nixon wins election

    Nixon wins election

    -Rough election for all presidents
    -Close battle with popular votes
  • Vietnamization

    Vietnamization

    -Introduced by President Nixon
    -Withdraw troops gradually and hand the war to South Vietnam