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Timeline of the significant events of the Vietnam War. After winning its independence from France in 1954, Vietnam was temporarily divided into two parts, North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The protracted conflict that became known as the Vietnam War followed, lasting for more than two decades.
The Vietnam War (also known by other names) was a conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. It was the second of the Indochina Wars and was a major conflict of the Cold War.
1970. 1968. The Vietnam War lasted about 40 years and involved several countries. Learn about Vietnam War protests, the Tet Offensive, the My Lai Massacre, the Pentagon Papers and more.
Oct 29, 2009 · Updated: March 28, 2023 | Original: October 29, 2009. copy page link. Print Page. Tim Page/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images. The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted...
Mar 29, 2020 · The Vietnam War had its roots in the mid-19th century. Review a timeline of the origins, major events, and aftermath from 1858 to 1982.
Sep 11, 2017 · USA TODAY. 0:00. 3:07. May 7, 1954: Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Minh forces defeat the French at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, effectively ending the 7 ½-year Indochina War. July 1954: At a conference...
1971. January: The US Congress votes to withdraw all American troops from Vietnam by the end of the year. January 4th: Speaking on the war in Vietnam, Richard Nixon suggests that “the end is in sight”. January 6th: US defence secretary Melvin Laird tells the media that Vietnamisation is proceeding ahead of schedule.
