Vietnam War

A prolonged conflict between the communist forces of North Vietnam supported by China and the Soviet Union, and the non-communist forces of South Vietnam supported by the United States. It had significant political, social, and economic consequences.

The Vietnam War officially began on July 8, 1955, with the United States supporting the anti-communist government of South Vietnam against the communist forces of North Vietnam.

The Vietnam War began on 1 November 1955 and lasted until the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. It was a Cold War-era proxy war fought between North Vietnam and the government of South Vietnam, with support from various international allies.

The Vietnam War began on November 1, 1955, and lasted for several years, involving the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam against the government of South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States.

In Operation Chopper, helicopters flown by U.S. Army pilots ferry 1,000 South Vietnamese soldiers to sweep a NLF stronghold near Saigon, marking America's first combat missions against the Vietcong.

The U.S. destroyer Maddox reports being fired upon, leading to a retaliation against North Vietnam ordered by President Johnson. American jets bomb naval bases and an oil facility, resulting in the downing of two U.S. planes.

On August 7, 1964, Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, authorizing President Lyndon Johnson to 'take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression.'

On August 7, 1964, the U.S. Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Johnson the authority to escalate military involvement in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war.

On November 1, 1964, two days before the U.S. presidential election, Vietcong forces shell Bien Hoa Air Base near Saigon, resulting in the deaths of four Americans, 76 wounded individuals, and destruction of five B-57 bombers with 15 others damaged.

Operation Rolling Thunder is initiated on March 2, 1965, by President Johnson as a strategic bombing campaign in North Vietnam to weaken Vietcong support. The operation lasts for over three years, resulting in significant casualties and damage.

The Battle of Ia Drang occurred from November 14 to 18, 1965. It was a pivotal battle that marked the first major engagement between the United States Army and the People's Army of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War escalated in 1966 with increased American military involvement in the conflict. This escalation marked a turning point in the war and had significant political and social consequences.

Chief Petty Officer James E. Williams was a highly decorated sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his leadership and bravery during the Vietnam War, where he led a daring river patrol that resulted in the capture of numerous enemy vessels.

The Battle of Con Thien lasted from February 27, 1967, to February 28, 1969, and was a significant event in the Vietnam War.

The Battle of Hills 881 and 861 occurred from April 24 to May 9, 1967, during the Vietnam War.

The Tet Offensive in 1968 was a major campaign launched by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces against South Vietnam and the United States during the Vietnam War. It was a turning point in the conflict, leading to increased anti-war sentiment in the U.S. and a shift in strategy for the American military.

Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez was a highly decorated war hero who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War, where he saved the lives of eight fellow soldiers during a fierce battle despite being seriously wounded.

A major campaign launched by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against South Vietnam and the United States during the Vietnam War.

The Vietcong launch the Tet Offensive, a significant military campaign during the Vietnam War, targeting multiple locations in South Vietnam.

Sergeant Alfredo Gonzalez was a U.S. Marine who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and selflessness in sacrificing his life to save his fellow Marines during the Vietnam War.

CBS Evening News anchor Walter Cronkite tells viewers that the Vietnam War is likely to end in a stalemate, reflecting a shift in public perception about the war.

Between 347 and 504 unarmed civilians were killed by U.S. soldiers in the Vietnamese village of My Lai. This atrocity, known as the My Lai massacre, sparked widespread public outrage and further intensified the anti-war sentiment in the United States.

A tragic event during the Vietnam War where American soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians in the village of My Lai. The massacre shocked the world and raised questions about the conduct of US troops in the conflict.

The trial of the Chicago 7 begins, with charges related to the rioting at the 1968 Chicago convention. The defendants use the trial as a platform to criticize the Vietnam War.

Millions of people across the United States take to the streets to protest the continued U.S. involvement in Vietnam, representing the largest public protests in U.S. history to date.

On November 15, 1969, growing opposition to the Vietnam War culminated in the largest antiwar demonstration in U.S. history, with as many as half a million people attending a protest in Washington, D.C., in addition to smaller protests around the country.

The Kent State Shootings occurred in 1970, where Ohio National Guard troops fired on unarmed students protesting the Vietnam War, resulting in casualties.

On April 30, 1970, President Nixon announces that U.S. troops will attack enemy locations in Cambodia, leading to nationwide protests, especially on college campuses.

Members of the Ohio National Guard open fire on unarmed student protesters at Kent State University, leading to the death of four students and catalyzing the growing antiwar movement.

The Kent State Shootings occurred on May 4, 1970, involving the shooting of unarmed college students by the Ohio National Guard during a Vietnam War protest.

Operation Ivory Coast took place on November 21, 1970. It was a daring rescue mission by U.S. Special Forces to free American prisoners of war held at the Son Tay prison camp in North Vietnam.

On June 13, 1971, The New York Times begins publishing the Pentagon Papers, revealing the Defense Department's secret history of the Vietnam War.

The Easter Offensive took place from March 30 to October 22, 1972. It was a large-scale military operation by the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong, aiming to capture territory and force the reunification of North and South Vietnam.

The Second Battle of Quảng Trị took place from June 28 to September 16, 1972. It was a crucial engagement during the Easter Offensive, where North Vietnamese forces launched a renewed offensive to capture the city of Quảng Trị.

U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Vietcong leader Le Duc Tho sign the Paris Peace Accords, an immediate cease-fire that will allow for U.S. withdrawal. Kissinger and Le are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize later in the year.

Operation Homecoming was the repatriation of American prisoners of war held by North Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War officially ended with the fall of Saigon and the unification of North and South Vietnam under communist rule.

The Ho Chi Minh Campaign took place from January 24 to April 30, 1975. It was the final major offensive of the Vietnam War, led by the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong, resulting in the fall of Saigon and the reunification of Vietnam.

Operation Frequent Wind was the evacuation of American civilians and at-risk Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam, during the final days of the Vietnam War.

North Vietnam launched a massive assault on South Vietnam, leading to the surrender of South Vietnam to communist forces on April 30, 1975, officially ending the Vietnam War.

On April 30, 1975, Saigon fell to communist forces, leading to the evacuation of the last Americans from South Vietnam and the renaming of the city to Ho Chi Minh City.