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U.S. Gives $15 Million to France
United States of America gives $15 million of Military aid to France to assist them in fighting in Vietnam. United States military involvement in Vietnam begins. President Harry Truman authorizes money for France. N. (2010, November 20). What were the reasons for the U.S to get involved in the Vietnam war?What were the reasons for the U.S to get involved in the Vietnam war? Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-were-reasons-u-s-get-involved-vietnam-wa-396296 -
Geneva Accords
The Geneva Accords creates a cease-fire for the withdrawal of the French from Vietnam. This provides a temporary boundary between North and South Vietnam at the 17th parallel. The purpose was to attempt to find a way to settle outstanding issues in the Korean peninsula. N. (n.d.). The Geneva Accords of 1954. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://alphahistory.com/vietnamwar/geneva-accords-of-1954/ -
Newly Elected Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem declared himself President of the Republic of Vietnam on October 26, 1956. Diem traveled to Hue to stop Bao Dai from joining forces with Ho Chi Minh. Head, W. (2008, April 29). NGO DINH DIEM, FIRST PRESIDENT OF SOUTH VIETNAM. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.coldwar.org/articles/50s/NgoDinhDiem.asp -
The National Liberation Front
The National Liberation Front (NLF), also called the Viet Cong, is established in South Vietnam bringing attention to a new group of people. H. (2009). National Liberation Front Formed. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/national-liberation-front-formed -
Death of Ngo Dinh DIem
The president of South Vietnam, Ngo Dinh Diem is executed during a coup along with his brother because of the controversy he caused in his movements. This lead to the US Diem alliance. H. (2009). Ngo Dinh Diem assassinated in South Vietnam. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ngo-dinh-diem-assassinated-in-south-vietnam -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
In response to the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, the U.S. Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution This is the Southeast Asia Resolution. It was a joint Resolution between the U.S. and Southeast Asia. N. (n.d.). THE GULF OF TONKIN INCIDENT. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.coldwar.org/articles/50s/GulfofTonkinIncident.asp -
Operation Rolling Thunder
A bomb sustained by the United States of America is dropped in North Vietnam, and the bombing is started. It was created by the 2nd Air Division, US Navy, and Republic of Vietnam Air Force against the Democratic Public of Vietnam. H. (2010). Operation Rolling Thunder. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/operation-rolling-thunder -
U.S. Combat Troops
The first United States combat troops land arrive in Vietnam ready for war as well as 3500 Marines land at China Beach to defend the American air base at Da Nang. 23,000 soldiers were already in Vietnam. Early, C. (2016, March 8). March 8, 1965: First US combat troops arrive in Vietnam. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://home.bt.com/news/world-news/march-8-1965-first-us-combat-troops-arrive-in-vietnam-11363966568370 -
Tet Offensive Launched
The North Vietnamese joined forces with the Viet Cong to launch the Tet Offensive, attacking 100 South Vietnamese cities and towns. It was considered to be a turning point in the Vietnam War. N. (n.d.). Tet Offensive. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1862.html -
My Lai Massacre
United States soldiers kill hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in the town of My Lai. hough exact numbers remain unconfirmed, it is believed that as many as 500 people including women, children and the elderly were killed in the My Lai Massacre. H. (2009). My Lai Massacre. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/my-lai-massacre -
President Nixon Withdraws from Vietnam
Two months after the signing of the Vietnam peace agreement, the last U.S. combat troops leave South Vietnam as Hanoi frees the remaining American prisoners of war held in North Vietnam.Richard Nixon, the new U.S. president, began U.S. troop withdrawal and “Vietnamization” of the war effort that year H. (2009). U.S. Withdraws from Vietnam. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-withdraws-from-vietnam -
Easter Offensive
The North Vietnamese cross the demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the 17th parallel to attack South Vietnam in what became known as the Easter Offensive. It was a military campaign conducted by the People's Army of Vietnam against the Army of the Republic of Vietnam and the United States military between March 30 and October 22. Hickman, K. (2015, March 18). Vietnam War: The Easter Offensive. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/vietnamwar/p/easteroffensive.htm -
U.S. Bombs
The U.S. bombs military areas in North Vietnam citing violations of the agreements they made surrounding the 1968 bombing halt. This continued for five days. N. (2015, December 25). On This Day. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://tlc-brotherhood.com/Forum/index.php?topic=6048.0 -
The Paris Peace Accords
The Paris Peace Accords are signed that provide a cease-fire. The United States, South Vietnam, Viet Cong, and North Vietnam formally sign “An Agreement Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam” in Paris. The settlement included a cease-fire throughout Vietnam. It addition, the United States agreed to the withdrawal of all U.S. troops. H. (2009). Paris Peace Accords Signed. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-peace-accords-signed -
South Vietnam surrenders
South Vietnam surrenders to the communists.The South Vietnamese forces had collapsed under the rapid advancement of the North Vietnamese. H. (2009). South Vietnam surrenders. Retrieved May 27, 2016, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/south-vietnam-surrenders
