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This was in 1887.  France established the colony of French Indochina, which comprised present-day Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. This colonization marked the beginning of French influence in the region. French colonization of Indochina laid the groundwork for the subsequent struggle for Vietnamese independence.

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Ho Chi Minh studies communism in the Soviet Union - 1923-1925

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Ho Chi Minh studies communism in the Soviet Union - 1923-1925

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Ho Chi Minh, a Vietnamese revolutionary leader, traveled to the Soviet Union in 1923 and studied communist ideology. This experience played a significant role in shaping his political beliefs and his later leadership in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh's study of communism in the Soviet Union influenced his leadership and the adoption of communist ideology by the Viet Minh.

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Viet Minh begin a guerrilla war against the French - 1946

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Viet Minh begin a guerrilla war against the French - 1946

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The Viet Minh, a nationalist and communist organization led by Ho Chi Minh, initiated a guerrilla war against French colonial rule in 1946. This marked the beginning of the First Indochina War. The Viet Minh's guerrilla war against the French marked the beginning of the Vietnamese resistance to foreign occupation.

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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, announced by U.S. President Harry S. Truman, outlined the policy of providing economic and military aid to countries threatened by communism. It signaled the United States' commitment to containing the spread of communism globally. The Truman Doctrine demonstrated the United States' commitment to containing communism and provided a framework for U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

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French are humiliated at Dien Bien Phu - Date: March 13 to May 7, 1954

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French are humiliated at Dien Bien Phu - Date: March 13 to May 7, 1954

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The Battle of Dien Bien Phu was a major confrontation during the First Indochina War. The Viet Minh forces besieged and ultimately defeated the French at Dien Bien Phu, leading to the collapse of French control in Indochina and the eventual French withdrawal from Vietnam. The French defeat at Dien Bien Phu weakened French colonial power and paved the way for their withdrawal from Vietnam.

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President Eisenhower proclaims the Domino Theory - Date: April 7, 1954

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President Eisenhower proclaims the Domino Theory - Date: April 7, 1954

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower articulated the Domino Theory, which stated that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would also fall like dominos. This theory became a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy regarding the containment of communism. The Domino Theory influenced U.S. policy, as it justified American intervention to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.

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The Geneva Accords divides Vietnam in two - Date: July 21, 1954

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The Geneva Accords divides Vietnam in two - Date: July 21, 1954

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The Geneva Conference concluded with the signing of the Geneva Accords. The agreement resulted in the division of Vietnam along the 17th parallel, creating North Vietnam (under Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh) and South Vietnam (under Emperor Bao Dai and later President Ngo Dinh Diem). The Geneva Accords divided Vietnam, setting the stage for the subsequent Vietnam War between North Vietnam (supported by communist powers) and South Vietnam (supported by the United States).

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President John Kennedy sends helicopters and 400 Green Berets to South Vietnam - Date: December 11, 1961

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President John Kennedy sends helicopters and 400 Green Berets to South Vietnam - Date: December 11, 1961

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President John F. Kennedy authorized the deployment of U.S. military advisors to South Vietnam. This included sending helicopters and 400 Special Forces soldiers, known as Green Berets, to assist the South Vietnamese forces in their fight against the Viet Cong. President Kennedy's decision to send military advisors and Green Berets increased U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

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A 73-year-old monk immolates himself while sitting at a major city intersection in protest - Date: June 11, 1963

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A 73-year-old monk immolates himself while sitting at a major city intersection in protest - Date: June 11, 1963

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Thích Quảng Đức, a Buddhist monk, self-immolated in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) to protest the repressive policies of the South Vietnamese government led by Ngo Dinh Diem. The powerful image of his act became a symbol of resistance and attracted international attention to the Vietnam War. The self-immolation of the monk highlighted the repressive policies in South Vietnam and raised awareness of the conflict globally.

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President Kennedy is assassinated - Date: November 22, 1963

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President Kennedy is assassinated - Date: November 22, 1963

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President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. His assassination had a significant impact on the course of the Vietnam War, as his successor, President Lyndon B. Johnson, escalated U.S. involvement in the conflict. President Kennedy's assassination had far-reaching consequences, including the escalation of the Vietnam War under President Johnson's administration.