Vietnam War

By swebster4
  • American Involvement in Vietnam Begins

    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

    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

    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

    Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

    Authorized President Johnson to take military action in Vietnam.
  • Tet Offensive

    Tet Offensive

    A combined assault of Vietcong and North Vietnam military forces. This shocks the US, and the Embassy is invaded.
  • My Lai Massacre

    My Lai Massacre

    More than 500 Vietnamese civilians are killed by U.S. soldiers.
  • Paris Peace Accords

    Paris Peace Accords

    Officially ended direct US involvement in Vietnam.