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French colonial rule begins
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Vietnam was split into North and South
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Communisit
Communisit insurgency begins in South -
America aids South
American begins the aid the south heavily. -
War Advisors
Number of American Advisers in South Vietnam increase to 12,000 -
Gulf Tonkin
The US claims that South Vietnam attacked US Navy. -
US Troops Arrive
200,000 US combat troops arrive in South Vietnam. -
Troops Increase
US troops increase to almost 500,000 in South Vietnam -
Ho Chi Minh Dies
President Nixon reduces amount of US troops in Vietnam due to opposition of the war -
Peace Talks Start
President Nixons Adviosrs start peace talks in Paris -
Cease Fire
Cease fire agreement in Paris. US stroop pullout completely. -
North takes over
North Invades South after South's president surrenders -
Embargo lifted
US lifts trade embargo
