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Eisenhower explains his "domino theory"
Eisenhower explains the domino theory which as that if Vietnam falls to communism, rest of Southeast Asia would follow, like a line of dominoes falling over -
Dien Bien Phu is overrun by the Vietminh
The attack began on March 13, 1954. French planned to cut Vietminh's supply lines and force them into open battle. After that Vietminh surrender but than began bombarding the town and French forces fell to Vietminh -
Geneva Accords
The negotiation to end the conflict was held in Geneva, Switzerland. It temporary split the Vietnam along the 17th parallel, North Vietnam led by Ho Chi Minh and Vietminh and South by Ngo Dinh Diem -
American's involvement in Vietnam BEGINS
US became principal protector of new government in South Vietnam -
Ngo Dinh Diem refuses to take part in elections
Ngo Dinh Diem refused to take part of elections because he was scared Ho Chi Minh would win. Eisenhower approved of his actions and increase US aid to South Vietnam. -
Diem's government overthrown
The Vietnamese generals launched a military coup, seizing power and soon after Diem was assassinated., after that the South Vietnam's government weakened. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
On August 2,1964, North Vietnamese torpedo boats fired on two U.S. destroyers in Gulf of Tonkin. It then authorized President Johnson to do anything to repel any attacks against the forces of United States and to prevent further aggression. -
U.S. troop levels increased to 180,000
More than 180,000 US combat troops were sent to fight in Vietnam. 1966 it doubled. -
Tet Offensive
Tet means Vietnamese New Year, the Vietcong and North Vietnamese launched a surprised attack in South Vietnamese. The Vietcong blasted their way into Saigon. It's also the turning point of the Vietnam War. -
My Lai Massacre
https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/my-lai-massacre
An American platoon under the command of Lieutenant William Calley had massacred unarmed South Vietnamese civillians in the hamlet of My Lai. More than 500 lives killed. U.S. officers covered up the deaths for a year until it was reported to American .press -
President Johnson announces he will not run for re-election
Lyndon B. Johnson has announce he will not run for re-election for president . He said : "I have concluded that I should not permit the presidency to become involved in the partisan divisions that are developing in this political year. Accordingly I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President." -
Nixon wins the election
Republicans selected former vice president in Richard Nixon as their candidate. Nixon goes against Humphrey and beats him by 100 votes which is 43% to 42% -
Paris Peace Accords
Both sides signed an agreement "ending the war and restoring the peace in Vietnam." United States promised to withdraw its troops, and both sides agreed to exchange prisoners of war. After 8 years of war, US is no longer involve in Vietnam -
Domino Effect
January 1975, Cambodia fell to communist group Khmer Rouge, March 1975, North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam, after Nixon resigned Gerald Ford (New President), asked for funds to aid South Vietnamese, Congress refused. -
Fall of Saigon
North Vietnamese captured Saigon, South Vietnam's capital, which was renamed later Ho Chi Minh City.
