Vietnam War

  • France took control of Vietnam

    France took control of Vietnam
  • Nationalist movements began in Vietnam

    Nationalist movements began in Vietnam
  • Japan surrendered in World War II. End of World Worls II

    Japan surrendered in World War II. End of World Worls II
  • End of Indochina War

    End of Indochina War
  • Diem took control of South Vietnam's Gov't

    Diem took control of South Vietnam's Gov't
  • First free election to be held in Vietnam

    First free election to be held in Vietnam
  • Vietnam canceled elections that they scheduled

    Vietnam canceled elections that they scheduled
  • JFK sent American military advisors to Vietnam to help South Vietnam

    JFK sent American military advisors to Vietnam to help South Vietnam
  • U.S backed a coup which overthrew Diem so they could get a new leader

    U.S backed a coup which overthrew Diem so they could get a new leader
  • North Vietnam attacked U.S ship in Gulf of Tokin

    North Vietnam attacked U.S ship in Gulf of Tokin
  • U.S lead bomb strikes in Vietnam

    U.S lead bomb strikes in Vietnam
  • North Vietnam invaded Saigion (South Vietnam's Capital

    North Vietnam invaded Saigion (South Vietnam's Capital