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Ho Chi Minh helped create the Indochinese Communist Party. Throughout 1930, he continued to control Vietnam's independence movement.
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Japanese took control of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh returned to his homeland and tried to re-take control of foreign control.
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When the Allied defeated Japan, they were forced to leave. Vietnam was now free from foreign rule.
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The United states entered the Vietnam struggle. They went to Vietnam to support the French.
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The U.S continued to supply aid to the French. In an attempt to help the French win, the U.S sent nearly 1 Billion dollars in aid.
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Eisenhower explained the Domino Theory. The Domino Theory states that if one nation falls under communism, the rest will follow.
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Nixon finally announces the withdrawal of U.S Troops. The gradual withdrawal of troops is also known as Vietnamization.
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Four students were shot and killed at Kent State University during a protest. All four were shot by the National Guard.
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Americans banded together and said the war was over. They were tired and shocked of the war and wanted it to end.
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The Veterans Memorial was constructed in memory of all the Americans who sacrificed their lives. It was built in Washington D.C.
