Vietnam War Timeline

Vietnam Independence

Sep 2, 1945

Ho Chi Mihn Declares Vietnam Independence. This event is significant because it establishes stance of Vietnam as a nation of their own.

U.S Pledges Aid to French

Jul 1, 1950

United States Pledges military aid for French assistance. This event is significant because it established America's initial role in the war.

Geneva Accords

May 8, 1954

Conference establishing French withdrawl from Vietnam and created temporary boundary between north and south Vietnam. Although not a democratic state, U.S backed South Vietnam.

John F. Kennedy elected

Nov 8, 1960

The significance of Jack Kennedy's election was that he was leading this nation into the Vietnam war. Although his term was cut short, we reflect that he was the initial change in this country and wonder where he would have taken the war effort.

Viet Cong

Dec 20, 1960

National Liberation Front establish in South Vietnam. This event was significant because it established a divide in Vietnam, supporting Communism.

JFK Assassination

Nov 22, 1963

This event was significant because of his short lived term and possible contributions to the Vietnam War that were not lived out.

Gult of Tonkin Incident

Aug 1, 1964

This event was significant because it defines the excuse for the U.S to become involved in the "invasion" scenario of North and South Vietnam. This was an account of the United States fudging the truth about war involvement.

American Troops Arrive in Vietnam

Mar 8, 1965

United States combat troops arrive at China beach in Vetinam. This event was significant because it establishes America's official invovlement in the war.

Tet Offensive

Jan 30, 1968

Military campaign launched by Viet Cong towards South Vietnam. This event is significant because it shows the power of the Viet Cong, where the large range of attacks they launched highly impacted South Vietnam.

Election of 1968-Nixon

Sep 17, 1968

This even is significant because Nixon is the presidential leader who will lead America into the remainder of the Vietnam War.

Vietnamization

Jan 1, 1969

This event is significant because this allowed the U.S to continually be involved in the Vietnam War with the intention to train civilians in combat to replace U.S soldiers. This intention was to decrease loss of U.S soldiers and transfer military responsibilities to South Vietnam.

President Ford Elected

Jan 1, 1973

This event is significant becuase Present Ford would be the official leader to bring America our of the Vietnam War after Nixon Resigned.

Vietnam Cease Fire

Jan 27, 1973

This event is significant because it began the decline of the Vietnam War.

Nixon Resigs

Aug 9, 1974

This event is significant because Nixon in unable to continue his term, which was still relevant in the Vietnam War. WaterGate being the main conflict behind his resignation.

U.S Evacuates Vietnam

Sep 17, 1975

This event is significant because it marks the day that U.S military receeded officially out of the Vietnam conflict.