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Domino Theory coined- Eisenhower - inlight of Vietnam
The Domino Theory suggested that if America dismantles Vietnam then other nations like Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand would fall at ease. This was significant since it perfectly described America's foreign policy and its war strategy at the time. -
Geneva Accords
Part of the Geneva Agreements allowed the French to pull their troops from North Vietnam. This was significant due to it temporarily dividing Vietnam at the 17th parallel -
Assassination of Diem
A group of Vietnamese army officers, led by General Duong Van Minh, assassinated Diem and Nhu. The death of Diem caused celebration among many people in South Vietnam, but also lead to political chaos in the nation. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave authorization to LBJ to prevent any militia aggression toward America. This furthered America's Military involvement in Vietnam. -
LBJ ordered 1st troops to Vietnam
The United States first deployed troops to Vietnam in 1965 in response to the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. This was the first basic act of war between the Nations, further escalating the Vietnam War. -
My Lai Massacre
One of the most horrific incidents of violence committed against unarmed civilians during the Vietnam War. More than 500 people were slaughtered in the My Lai massacre. -
Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive consisted of simultaneous attacks by some 85,000 troops under the direction of the North Vietnamese government. Both sides took an L -
Nixon’s Vietnamization policy
The plan was to expand, equip, and train South Vietnamese forces and assign to them an ever-increasing combat role, at the same time steadily reducing the number of U.S. combat troops. This got our troops back home slowly but it worked -
Nixon sends troops into Cambodia
President Richard Nixon ordered U.S. ground troops to invade Cambodia on April 28, 1970. This led to more antiwar protestors -
Kent State Shooting
The Kent State shootings, also known as the May 4 massacre and the Kent State massacre, were the killings of four and wounding of nine other unarmed Kent State University students. This induced more riots. -
Hard Hat Riot
The Hard Hat Riot occurred on May 8, 1970, in New York City. It started around noon when around 400 construction workers and around 800 office workers attacked around 1,000 demonstrators affiliated with the student strike of 1970. This caused more separation within Ameria -
Nixon Christmas Bombings
Operation Linebacker II was an aerial bombing campaign conducted by U.S. Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77. This was supposed to persuade Vietnam to get back on the negotiating table. -
Paris Peace Accords
n Agreement Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam. This effectively removed America from conflict with Vietnam -
War Powers Act
Was an act that checked and limit the power of the president by requiring the approval of congress to put American troops in combat areas. This prevented presidents from committing troops to combat for more than 60 days without congressional approval -
Saigon Falls
The Fall of Saigon was the capture of Saigon, the South Vietnamese capital, by the North Vietnamese militia. This was significant since thousands of South Vietnamese troops were killed.