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Eisenhower explains his "domino theory"
Eisenhower explains that the domino theory is the effect that when one communist nation isn't contained it will spread into neighboring nations and so on. -
Geneva Accords signed
collection of documents relating to Indochina and issuing from the Geneva Conference -
Dien Bien Phu is overrun by the Vietminh
Despite heavy American aid Dien Bien Phu's base was overrun by the communists in Vietnam. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
An international confrontation that led to the U.S. engaging more directly in Vietnam War -
Operation rolling thunder begins
this was the code name for an American bombing campaign during the Vietnam War -
American's involvement in Vietnam begins
On August 4th 1965, the U.S. sent troops to Vietnam. The average age of the soldiers was 19 -
Nixon wins election
Richard Nixon wins the 1968 election -
Protests at the Democratic Convention
Counterculture and anti Vietnam war protests groups had been promising to come to Chicago and disrupt the convention -
Tet offensive
The tet offensive was a coordinated series of North Vietnamese attacks on more than 100 cities and outposts in South Vietnam. -
My Lai massacre
this was one of the most horrific incidents of violence committed against unarmed civilians during the vietnam war -
Johnson announces he will not run from re-election
Johnson announces in Washington that he will not run for president in the next election. -
Woodstock festival
The Woodstock festival took place in the U.S. and celebrated peace and music. The festival attracted more than 400,000 people -
Invasion of Cambodia
This was a series of military operations conducted in eatern Cambodia. -
Kent State student shot
A Kent State photojournalism student John Film captured a 14 year old runaway -
Fall of Saigon
The capital of South Vietnam (Saigon) was captured by the People's army of Vietnam.
