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American Involvement in Vietnam Begins
President Truman authorized $15 Million to be given to the French in military aid, keeping with the policy of containment of communism. -
Geneva Accords
The 17th parallel is set to evenly divide North and South Vietnam. Elections are supposed to be held two years after to unite Vietnam. -
President Diem is Assasinated
Diem in assasinated in a coup supported by the U.S., this creates a very politically unstable climate in South Vietnam. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Authorized President Johnson to take military action in Vietnam. -
Tet Offensive
A combined assault of Vietcong and North Vietnam military forces. This shocks the US, and the Embassy is invaded. -
My Lai Massacre
More than 500 Vietnamese civilians are killed by U.S. soldiers. -
Paris Peace Accords
Officially ended direct US involvement in Vietnam.
