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Geneva Conference
A conference between the Vietnamese, French and US. French decide to pull out of the war and the US enters the war. Web Reference: https://wikipedia.com/vietnam-war -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa parks is arrest for not giving up her seat in the front of the bus leading to the boycott of the bus system. During this early time of the war, there were also a lot civilian riots and trials happening for cultures in the US. lecture reference: slide 12 -
New Head of State
President John F. Kennedy becomes president over Richard Nixon. JFK was an influential part to the Vietnam war. His command was trusted and reassuring. Head aimed for change and reformation. lecture reference: slide 13 -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
This was an unsuccessful invasion on Cuba. This event brought fear to Cuba and to North Vietnam. It was crucial in the middle of the war because it lead to was is called the Cuban Missile Crisis. lecture reference: slide 14 -
Cuban Missile Crisis
This meeting/peace aggreement was a deal between the US and North Vietnamese to remove all missiles from the war in exchange to not invade Cuba. The US had so much missile power loaded that they were almost at DEFcom-2. leacture reference: slide 17 -
National Security Falls into New Hands Unexpectedly.
President JFK was assassinated in Dallas and Vice President Lyndon Johnson assummed leadership. This assassination would be considered a turning point in the war. It brought fear and doubt to the coutry but also raised alrms in the intensity of the war. Brought the war to it's feet. lecture reference: slide 25 -
Martin Luther Kings Speaks Out
MLK speaks out about the US policy in Vietnam. -
Tet Offensive
Attacks by Vet Cong and North Vietnamese Army on the South Vietnam, US and all allies. This attack was against military adn civilian commands. This broke the Cuban Missile agreement to "cease-fire." Was another turning point in the war. lecture reference: slide 26 -
The 68's
President Johnson announces he will not run for re-election. -
Nixon in the lead!
Richard Nixon wins the presidential election. Becomes a influential part of ajor war decisions near the tail end. Lecture resource: slide 28 -
Cambodia Launch
President Nixon announced ground invasion on Cambodia. -
Counting Troops
President Nixon cuts the number of troops in the war which causes possible weakness for the US. -
Communist Attempt
South Vietnamese army loses many planes and troops on an attempt to protect again communists. US lacked in response to attack which led to a stronger attack in the South. web resource: history1900s.about.com/od/vietnamwar/a/vietnamwar.htm -
Carter
Jimmy Carter elected President towards the end of the war.
