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In 1887, Vietnam became part of the French colony of Indochina, along with Cambodia and Laos.

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Ho Chi Minh Studies Communism in the Soviet Union - 1930s

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Ho Chi Minh Studies Communism in the Soviet Union - 1930s

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In the 1930s, Vietnamese nationalist, Ho Chi Minh, trained and studied in the Soviet Union, allowing him to form Communist views. He then established the Indochinese Communist Party while he was in exiled in Hong Kong.

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Viet Minh Begins a Guerrilla War Against the French - 1946 to 1954

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Viet Minh Begins a Guerrilla War Against the French - 1946 to 1954

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The Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh, was a communist nationalist organization formed in 1941 to resist French rule in Vietnam. After WW2, the Viet Minh launched a guerrilla war against the French, seeking their independence. This was known as the First Indochina War. Guerilla war/warfare is a irregular form of warfare where small groups of combatants use military tactics such as ambushes, sabotages, raids, etc, to fight a larger military force.

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The Truman Doctrine was a foreign policy initiative announced by US President Harry Truman in March of 1947. It declared that the US would provide political, military, medical, and economic assistance to countries that were facing threats from communism. This policy signaled a shift in American foreign policy towards a containment of communism.

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French are Humiliated at Dien Bien Phu - March 13, 1947 to May 7, 1947

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French are Humiliated at Dien Bien Phu - March 13, 1947 to May 7, 1947

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The Battle of Dien Bien Phu took place from March to May 1954 and was a major confrontation between the French Union forces and the Viet Minh. The French established a stronghold in the remote town of Dien Bien Phu, however, the Viet Minh forces, using their guerrilla tactics and artillery, surrounded and overran the French. This was a turning point in the war and led to France's withdrawal from Vietnam.

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President Eisenhower Proclaims the Domino Theory - April 7, 1954

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President Eisenhower Proclaims the Domino Theory - April 7, 1954

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In 1954, President Eisenhower used the term "domino theory" to describe the belief that if one country in Asia fell to communism, then all the neighboring countries would follow suit, like a falling dominoes.

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The Geneva Accords Divided Vietnam in Two - July 21, 1954

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The Geneva Accords Divided Vietnam in Two - July 21, 1954

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The Geneva Conference, held in July of 1954, aimed to resolve the conflict in Indochina and establish a ceasefire. The resulting Geneva Accords divided Vietnam into two separate countries: the communist-led Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) and the anti-communist Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam).

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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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During the early stages of the Vietnam War, US President John F. Kennedy increased military involvement in South Korea. He authorized the deployment of helicopters and around 400 Green Berets (US Army Special Forces) to provide support and training to the South Vietnamese forces.

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A 73-year-old Monk Immolates Himself While Sitting at a Major City Intersection in Protest - June 11, 1963

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A 73-year-old Monk Immolates Himself While Sitting at a Major City Intersection in Protest - June 11, 1963

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On June 11, 1963, "Thich Quang Duc", a Buddhist monk, self-immolated (set himself on fire) in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) to protest the discriminatory policies of the South Vietnamese government led by President Ngo Dinh Diem. This act of protest drew international attention and highlighted the growing discontent within 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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On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. His assassination had a profound impact on the US and the world. President Kennedy's death led to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson assuming the presidency and inheriting the growing conflict in Vietnam, ultimately leading to a significant escalation of US military involvement in the war.