Vietnam War By tricianecole Apr 8, 1960 The National Leberation Front forms in South Vietnam Nov 10, 1960 John F. Kennedy is elected president John F. Kennedy is elected president Apr 8, 1963 Kennedy is assinated; Lyndon B. Johnson became president Apr 8, 1964 Johnson is reelected as president Apr 8, 1965 first major US combat units arrive in Vietnam Apr 8, 1968 Richard M. NIxon is elected president Apr 8, 1969 US troops begin their withdrawal from VIetnam Apr 8, 1972 Richard M. NIxon is reelected Apr 8, 1973 US signs cease-fire with North VIetnam & Vietcong Apr 8, 1974 Gerald R. FOrd becomes president after Richard resigns
