Vietnam War

Eisenhower explains¨Domino Theory

Apr 7, 1954

The Domino Theory explained the fear of communism and and the spread of it throughout Southeast Asia

Geneva Accords signed

Apr 26, 1954

Agreements between the French and Vietamese, Loatian and cambodian representitives

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

Aug 7, 1964

It was a resolution the United States congress passed in result of the Gulf of Tonkin incident

U.S. Troop Levels increased to 500,000

Dec 31, 1967

U.S marines were surrounded by 35,000 NVA soldiers which led to the increased troop levels.

Tet Offensive

Jan 30, 1968

A very large military campaign of Vietnam, Launched by the Vietcong.

My Lai Massacre

Mar 16, 1968

The Vietnam War mass killing of 347-507 unarmed civillians u=in South Vietnam

Protests at the Democratic Convention

Aug 28, 1968

Thousands of Vietnam war protesters battle Police while the democratic party falls apart over disagreements concerning its stance on Vietnam.