Vietnam War

By ewinkler2

  • The U.S. support coup of Diem

    The U.S. support coup of Diem
    The United States aupported the coup of Diem because they believed he was not a good leader. Diem was assasinated against Kennedy's wishes.

  • Tokin Gulf Resolution

    Tokin Gulf Resolution
    The Tokin Gulf Resolution granted Johnson the ability to broad military powers without declaring war.

  • Operation Rolling Thunder Begins

    Operation Rolling Thunder Begins
    Operation Rolling thunder was a way to put pressure on North Vietnam's military. America bombed Vietnam.

  • Tet Offensive

    Tet Offensive
    Vietcong troops invaded Soth Korea without warning.People in America were confused about what happened and were misinformed.This was an example of the creditability gap happening during the time.

  • Vietnamization Introduced

    Vietnamization Introduced
    President Nixon made a speech introducing the idea of Vietnamization. Vietnamization means Nixon would gradualy take out American troops from Vietnam. This means that the fighting would be turned over to the Army of Republic of vietnam.

  • Kent State Massacre

    Kent State Massacre
    A peaceful riot turned to a violent uproar later in the day. Four students were shot and killed on this day. Two were protesters and the other 2 were passer-byers.

  • Pentagon Papers Published

    Pentagon Papers Published
    Classified papers from the Pentagon were published. They contained information about everything that America had been involved with with Veitnam.