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Vietnam independence declared
Ho Chin Mihn declares Vietnam's independence from the French. Vietnam wouldn't actually become independent for another 30 years following the end of the Vietnam conflict. -
U.S.A. pledges aid to France
US begins to help the French in order to stop the spreading problem of communism in Asia and to prevent Vietnam from becoming communist. -
French leave Vietnam
After a large ambush on french outpost Dien Bien Phu France decides to pull all troops from Vietnam -
Ngo Dinh Diem assassinated
The day after being defeated Vietnam president Diem is assassinated along with his brother by a group of soldiers. -
New President
John F. Kennedy is elected as the 35th US president. Increases military aid in Vietnam following election. Was the youngest president to ever be elected. Won the popular vote by .17% -
Kennedy Assassinated
US President JFK is shot while riding in a parade while sitting with his wife. JFK died -
New US Election
Richard Nixon is elected as the 37th US President of America. Also the first president to resign from office. -
US Troops leave Vietnam
After a cease fire agreement the last of American troops leave Vietnam. -
Nixon Resignation
After the watergate scandel grew into a nationwide problem President Nixon resigns as a way to get out of jail. -
All Americans Leave Vietnam
The last remaining US citizens leave Vietnam following the ending of the conflict.
