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Domino Theory coined- Eisenhower - inlight of Vietnam
The Domino Theory suggested that if America dismantles Vietnam then other nations would fall at ease. This was significant due to the fact that it perfectly described America's foreign policy and its war strategy at the time. -
Geneva Accords
Part of the Geneva Agreements allowed the French to extract their troops from North Vietnam. This was significant due to it temporarily dividing Vietnam at the 17th parallel -
Assassination of Diem
A group of Vietnamese army officers, led by General Duong Van Minh, assassinated Diem and Nhu. The death of Diem led to celebration among many people in South Vietnam, but also lead to political chaos in the nation. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave authorization to LBJ to prevent any military aggression toward the U.S0. This furthered America's Military involvement in Vietnam. -
LBJ ordered first troops to Vietnam
The United States first deployed troops to Vietnam in 1965 in response to the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. This was the first basic act of war between the Nations, further escalating the Vietnam War. -
My Lai Massacre
A horrific act of violence committed against innocent civilians during the War. More than 500 people were slaughtered. -
Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive consisted of simultaneous attacks by around 85,000 troops under the direction of the North Vietnamese government. Both sides lost, in a way. -
Nixon's Vietnamization Policy
The plan was to expand and train South Vietnamese forces and assign them an ever-increasing combat role, while at the same time steadily reducing the number of U.S. combat troops. This got U.S. troops back home slowly. -
Nixon sends troops into Cambodia
President Richard Nixon ordered U.S. ground troops to invade Cambodia on April 28, 1970. This led to more antiwar protestors. -
Kent State Shooting
The Kent State shooting was the killings of four and wounding of nine unarmed Kent State University students. This induced more riots. -
Hard Hat Riot
The Hard Hat Riot occurred in New York City. It started when about 400 construction workers and around 800 office workers attacked around 1,000 demonstrators affiliated with the student strike of 1970. This caused more separation within Ameria -
Paris Peace Accords
an Agreement Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam. This effectively removed America from conflict with Vietnam. -
Nixon Christmas Bombings
Operation Linebacker II was an aerial bombing campaign conducted by U.S. Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77. This was supposed to persuade Vietnam to get back on the negotiating table. -
War Powers Act
This was an act that checked and limited the power of the president by requiring the approval of congress to put American troops in combat areas. This prevented presidents from committing troops to combat for more than 60 days without congressional approval. -
Siagon Falls
The Fall of Saigon was the capture of Saigon, the South Vietnamese capital, by the North Vietnamese militia. This was significant since thousands of South Vietnamese troops were killed.