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Geneva Accords
Discussed on how to create peace in indochina.A ceasefire was signed by France to pull out their troops. -
Tet Offensive
80,000 Vietcong troops emerged from the ground by using tunnels. They attacked several Metropolitan centers. The United States reacted by launching operation Rolling Thunder. The American people opposed the war and wanted the troops to go back home. -
MY Lai massacre
A group of American Soldiers open fire on a group of women and children. About 300-500 people were killed. -
Nixon wins
Nixon ran against Humphrey. Nixon had 301 electoral votes and Humphrey had 191. -
Invasion of Cambodia
Training south Vietnamese to fight their war. Nixon promise to withdraw 150000 troops. -
Kent State Massacre
Four Students were killed while protesting against Nixon's decision on drafting 150000 Americans. Nixon sent the national guard and they shot and killed four students. -
Fall of Saigon
North Vietnamiese took over the city with little resistance. Renamed Ho Chin Minh city after their residence leader had died.
