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This event occurred in the late 19th century. Indochina, comprising the territories of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, was colonized by France as part of its expansionist efforts. French colonial rule lasted until the mid-20th century and had a significant impact on the region's political, social, and economic development.

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Ho Chi Minh studies communism in the Soviet Union: 1925-1930s

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Ho Chi Minh studies communism in the Soviet Union: 1925-1930s

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Ho Chi Minh, a Vietnamese nationalist and communist, traveled to the Soviet Union to study Marxism-Leninism and gain inspiration for his revolutionary activities. Ho Chi Minh would later become a key figure in the struggle for Vietnamese independence.

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Viet Minh begin a guerrilla war against the French: July 1946

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Viet Minh begin a guerrilla war against the French: July 1946

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The Viet Minh, a communist-dominated nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh, initiated a guerrilla war which was warfare fought by irregulars in fast-moving, small-scale actions against orthodox military and police forces. This was against the French colonial forces. The Viet Minh sought to liberate Vietnam from colonial rule and establish an independent, unified Vietnamese state.

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The Truman Doctrine is issued: March 12, 1947

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The Truman Doctrine is issued: March 12, 1947

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The Truman Doctrine was announced by U.S. President Harry S. Truman. It declared that the United States would provide economic and military assistance to countries threatened by communism. The doctrine was a response to the growing influence of the Soviet Union and aimed to contain the spread of communism globally.

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French are humiliated at Dien Bien Phu: March-May 1954 

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French are humiliated at Dien Bien Phu: March-May 1954 

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The Battle of Dien Bien Phu was a major confrontation between the French Union forces and the Viet Minh. The Viet Minh successfully besieged and defeated the French garrison at Dien Bien Phu, marking a significant turning point in the First Indochina War and leading to French withdrawal from Vietnam.

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President Eisenhower proclaims the Domino Theory: April 1954

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President Eisenhower proclaims the Domino Theory: April 1954

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower articulated the Domino Theory, which suggested that if one country in Southeast Asia fell to communism, neighboring countries would also follow suit like a row of falling dominoes. This theory became a key justification for U.S. involvement in Vietnam during the subsequent decades.

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The Geneva Accords divided Vietnam in two: July 1954 

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The Geneva Accords divided Vietnam in two: July 1954 

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The Geneva Accords were signed to end the hostilities in Vietnam. The agreement divided Vietnam temporarily along the 17th parallel, creating North Vietnam (under communist control) and South Vietnam (under a pro-Western government). The division was intended to be temporary, with elections planned for reunification, but these elections never took place.

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President John Kennedy sends helicopters and 400 Green Berets to South Vietnam: May 1961 

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President John Kennedy sends helicopters and 400 Green Berets to South Vietnam: May 1961 

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President John F. Kennedy increased U.S. military involvement in South Vietnam. In 1961, he authorized the deployment of helicopters and 400 Green Berets (U.S. Army Special Forces) to assist the South Vietnamese government in its fight against the Vietcong insurgency. Green Berets were what members of the U.S army special forces wore and this is what they called them.

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A 73-year-old monk immolates himself while sitting at a major city intersection in protest: June 1963 

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A 73-year-old monk immolates himself while sitting at a major city intersection in protest: June 1963 

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This event refers to the self-immolation of Thich Quang Duc, a Buddhist monk, in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City). In a dramatic act of protest against the discriminatory policies of the South Vietnamese government, Thich Quang Duc set himself on fire while meditating at a busy intersection. His self-sacrifice brought global attention to the Vietnam War and the plight of the Buddhist community.

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President Kennedy is assassinated:  November 22, 1963

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President Kennedy is assassinated:  November 22, 1963

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President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas while riding in a motorcade. He was taken to the Parkland Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead 30 minutes after the shooting. His assassination had significant political and social ramifications both domestically and internationally. Kennedy's successor, Lyndon B. Johnson then became president after his death.