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Geneva Accords
A document that brought an end to the First Indochina War. A ceasefire was signed and France agreed to withdraw its troops from the region. -
Tet Offensive
The Vietcong troops attacked major metropolitan centers during a the major holiday of Tet. This was a major turning pint of the war. -
My Lai Massacre
347 and 504 unarmed civilians in South Vietnam were killed by U.S. soldiers. The U.S. public was outraged by this event. -
Woodstock Festival
400,000 people came to White Lake, New York to see a three day concert that promoted peace. -
Kate State Massacre
The students were protesting the invasion of Cambodia and they were burning buildings and destroying property. Four students were killed in the process of police trying to stop the protesting. -
Pentagon Papers where Published
These were top secret papers of the history of the U.S.'s involvement in the Vietnam War. Some of the things posted were untrue, yet it still shocked the public. -
War Powers Act
A president must inform congress within 24 hours of sending forces without a declaration of war. The forces could not stay in the area for more than 90 days.
