Vietnam War

  • Creation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

    Creation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

    As Japan surrendered from the events of world war 2. The Viet Minh established/ proclaimed the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. In response , the Viet minh launched an attack against the frech in hanoi on December 19, 1946 the beginning if the first Indochina War.
  • Declaring of the Republic of Vietnam

    Declaring of the Republic of Vietnam

    On september 2, 1945, Ho Chi Minh claimed the independence to Democratic Republic of Vietnam. A formation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The purpose was desperately wanting U.S. Support.
  • Creation of the 17th parallel between North and South Vietnam

    Creation of the 17th parallel between North and South Vietnam

    Dividing line between North Vietnam and South Vietnam established by the 1954 Geneva Conference. When the 17th parallel was buffered. The 17th parallel became the practical political boundary between North and South Vietnam.
  • Battle of Dien Bien Phu

    Battle of Dien Bien Phu

    Fought form march 13 to Ma 7, 1954, a decisive Vietnamese Military win bringing an end to French colonial rule in Vietnam.
  • Establishment of the National Liberation Front

    Establishment of the National Liberation Front

    Formally National front for the Liberation of the South. A Vietnamese political organization to effect the overthrow of the South Vietnamese government. The reunification of North and south Vietnam.
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    Gulf of Tonkin Incident and Resolution

    https://cdn.britannica.com/20/78020-138-3B044D37/response-Lyndon-B-Johnson-attack-patrol-boats-August-1964.jpg?w=800&h=450&c=crop Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, authorizing Present Johnson to take any measure he believed. Johnson believed necessary to retaliate. It was also Johnson who believed necessary to promote the maintenance of international peace and security in south east Asia.
  • Operation Rolling Thunder

    Operation Rolling Thunder

    The most intense battle. Not Effective political instrument. Destroying Most of North Vietnams oil storage facilities. An intense battle by the United States 2nd Air Division , Us Navy , and Republic of Vietnam Air Force VS the Democratic Republic of Vietnam from March 1965 to November 1968.
  • Us Combat troops arrive in Vietnam

    Us Combat troops arrive in Vietnam

    March 8, 1965, 3,500 Marines of the 9th Marine Expeditionary arrived in Da Nang to protect the US airbase from Viet Cong. Many marines surprised when their deployment orders came down. And uneventful arrival , Battalion, 9th Marines had an unusual introduction to Vietnam.
  • 1968 Presidential Election

    1968 Presidential Election

    Richard Nixon was elected in 1968 as president. His campaign sought to appeal to what it deemed the silent majority. Humphrey , Nixon, and wallace all ran, and according to a new york article , the 68 Election has haunt or politics.
  • 1968 Democratic National Convention

    1968 Democratic National Convention

    From August 26 through the 29th a National Convention was held at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. Protests against the Vietnam War, and undergoing unrest on many fronts. Thus reporting chronicles of events, injuries , arrests and problems occasioned by the so-called strategy of confrontation.
  • 1968 presidential election

    1968 presidential election

    Former Vice president Nixon won the election. With Humphry competing with Nixon in debates, Humphry lost due to uncomfortable. With it also being a year of tragedy.
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    Tet Offensive

    A coordinated series of North Vietnamese on more than 100 cities and outposts in South Vietnam. At an attempt to foment rebellion among the South Vietnamese population.
  • My Lai Massacre

    My Lai Massacre

    A mass murder of unarmed South Vietnamese civilians in the village My Lai during the Vietnam War. From the united states troops in Son Tinh District at South Vietnam. Exposed by journalist Seymore Hersh.
  • 1968 Democratic National Convention

    1968 Democratic National Convention

    Vice President Herbert Humphrey recieved the presidential nominationt. The strife within the Democratic Party was laid bare and the streets of Chicago had seen riots and bloodshed involving protester. Through protests agaisnt the vietnam war, A Divide in Democratic Party followed 1968 with a crisis
  • Tinker V. Des Moines

    Tinker V. Des Moines

    A case held in the court, that suspended students by a public school for wearing black armbands. This was in protest of the Vietnam War. A landmark decision by the Supreme court defended the first Amendment rights.
  • Woodstock 1969

    Woodstock 1969

    Woodstock is a Music and Art fair that took place in August of 1969. With artists like Santana, CCR, Janis, Joplin, Joe , Cocker, and Jimi Hendrix to name a few. But to say the least there where 109 arrested all for drugs.
  • Kent State University Protest

    Kent State University Protest

    May 4, 1970, Ohio's National Guard fired into a crowed killing four and wounding nine Kent State Students. In protest of the Vietnam War , student led strike force closure in colleges. The events of that day labeled public opinion against war.
  • Jackson State College Protest

    Jackson State College Protest

    KA protest held at Jackson State Collage. Police open fired shortly after the protest after midnight on students. Kent State shootings also known as the may 4 massacre.
  • Pentagon Papers

    Pentagon Papers

    The pentagon papers revealed Eisenhower, kennedy, and Johnson continued to send soldiers to fight in Vietnam. This then saying it justified the of higher powers lying to the public.
  • 1973 Paris Peace Accords

    1973 Paris Peace Accords

    This was to end direct cobat role of the united states with the Vietnam War. In January of 1973 these Accords were signed after 4 years. Signed off by the United states, and north and south Vietnam.
  • United States Vs. Nixon

    United States Vs. Nixon

    A court case of Richard Nixon producing evidence in a criminal prosecution based on the doctrine of executive privilege. This saying the president cannot shield himself form not producing evidence. Resulting into neither separation of powers.
  • Watergate

    Watergate

    The Watergate scandel a major political scandal in the united states involving administration of president richard nixon. Leading to Nixons resignation. After a Burgkary if Democratic National Committe headquarters.
  • Fall of Saigon

    Fall of Saigon

    During the Second war of Indochina , Parts of the city became destroyed by fighting in 1968. This cause of a call became of lack of domestic support and the distraction of the watregate scandal. At least 108 kill , at least 8 tanks and 1 armored vehicle.