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Vietnam war

By faithnicole7
  • Japan surrendered to the allies

    Japan surrendered to the allies

    Japan's surrender ended WWll and led Ho Chi Minh to declare Vietnam's independence, it started tensions with France over control of Vietnam.
  • Battle of Dien Bien Phu ends

    Battle of Dien Bien Phu ends

    The Viet Minh defeated the French, ending French control in Vietnam. It led to the Geneva Accords and Vietnam being split into North and South.
  • U.S Increases military advisors in Vietnam

    U.S Increases military advisors in Vietnam

    President Kennedy sent more military advisors to help South Vietnam, this marked a deeper U.S involvement in the war.
  • Gulf of Tonkin Incident

    Gulf of Tonkin Incident

    North Vietnamese boats allegedly attacked a U.S. ship. This led Congress to give President Johnson power to use military force in Vietnam.
  • Tet Offensive

    Tet Offensive

    North Vietnamese and Viet Cong launched surprise attacks during Tet. It shocked Americans and turned public opinion against the war.
  • Kent State Shooting

    Kent State Shooting

    National Guard troops shot and killed four students during a protest. It showed how deeply the war divided the U.S. public.
  • Paris Peace Accords signed

    Paris Peace Accords signed

    The U.S. agreed to withdraw troops and end its role in the war. It marked the official end of U.S. involvement.
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedicated

    Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedicated

    The memorial honored U.S. soldiers who served in Vietnam. It helped the country begin healing from the war’s impact.