Vietnam War Timeline

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  • "Domino Theory"

    "Domino Theory"
    The idea that if one region fell under communism the surrounding ones would also, until communism completely takes over.

  • Dien Bien Phu Is Overrun By The Vietminh

    Dien Bien Phu Is Overrun By The Vietminh
    Dien Bien Phu fell after a four month siege led by led my Vietnamese nationalist Ho Chin Minh. Once he was overthrown the French pulled out of the area.

  • Tet Offensive Launched

    Tet Offensive Launched
    Vietcong coordinated a series of fierce attacks on South Vietnam

  • My Lai Massacre

    My Lai Massacre
    Mass killing of 300-500 unarmed civilians. U.S responsible. Happened in South Vietnam on potential Vietcong members.

  • Johnson Announces He Will Not Run For Re-election

    Johnson Announces He Will Not Run For Re-election
    LBJ decided not to re-run; partly in consequence for declining public support of his policies in the Vietnam War.

  • Nixon Wins Election

    Nixon Wins Election
    Republican Nominee, Richard Nixon wins election. Promised to restore "law and order".

  • Kent State Massacre

    Kent State Massacre
    Open fire on unarmed students protesting the war. Four killed nine wounded.