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Soviet influence increase.
The USSR gains influence. The countiry evanutally goes communist. -
Korea War begins
North Korean forces launch a suprise attack aginst the South. -
Marine attack
US marines attack and cause a full rout of North Korean forces -
Chinese forces intervene
Chinese forces intervene to help the DPRK(North Korea) forces. Forced UN forces to retreat -
Cease-fire
US, China, and Korea's sign a cease-fire. -
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Beginning of Vietnam War
French suffered a major defeat. The US adopts domino theory. County becomes divided; North - Comunist and South - Democratic. -
US declares war
North Vietnamese patrol boats had attacked U.S. destroyers. Congrtess decleairs war. -
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US pulls out
The US citizens back home grew ever more frustratied with the war so US forces pull out. -
USSR invades Afgahistan
Revolt threatens to topple the Afghanistan’s Communist regime. Caused USSR to invade. -
USSR retreats
New president takes over.