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Lyndon Baines Johnson is Sworn in As President - November 22, 1963

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Lyndon Baines Johnson is Sworn in As President - November 22, 1963

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Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Vice President, Lyndon Baines Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President on November 22, 1963. It took place on the Air Force One, in Dallas, Texas.

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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution - August 7, 1964

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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution - August 7, 1964

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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed by the US Congress on August 7, 1964. It granted Johnson with the power to escalate the US involvement in Vietnam without actually declaring war. It passed in response to attacks on US Navy ships in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Gulf of Tonkin was located off the South China Sea, and was near Hainan Island, and northern Vietnam.

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President Johnson is Elected President - November 3, 1964

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President Johnson is Elected President - November 3, 1964

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Lyndon Baines Johnson was elected as the 36th President of the US during the 1964 presidential election. He served as President during the year prior, after the assassination of President Kennedy.

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Operation Rolling Thunder - March 1965 to October 1968

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Operation Rolling Thunder - March 1965 to October 1968

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Operation Rolling Thunder was a sustained bombing campaign conducted by the US against North Vietnam. The operation aimed to exert pressure on North Vietnam, and reduce their support for the Viet Cong in South Vietnam. It involved intensive bombing and airstrikes targeting military and industrial infrastructure.

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US Troops in Vietnam Reaches 500,000 - 1968

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US Troops in Vietnam Reaches 500,000 - 1968

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In 1968, the number of US troops deployed in Vietnam reached its peak, with approximately 500,000 American soldiers involved in the conflict. This escalation in troop levels was a significant milestone in the war, reflecting the commitment of the US to the conflict.

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Battle of Khe Sanh - January 21, 1968 to July 9, 1968

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Battle of Khe Sanh - January 21, 1968 to July 9, 1968

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The Battle of Khe Sanh was a major battle that took place from January 21, 1968 to July 9, 1968, during the Vietnam War. It was fought between US Marines and their South Vietnamese allies against the North Vietnamese forces. Khe Sanh was located in South Vietnam. The battle was notable for its intense and protracted nature, as well as the strategic importance placed on the Khe Sanh Combat Base by both sides.

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Tet Offensive - January 31, 1968 to September 23, 1968

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Tet Offensive - January 31, 1968 to September 23, 1968

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The Tet Offensive was a series of coordinated attacks launched by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces against South Vietnam during the Lunar New Year holiday of Tet in 1968. The offensive was a turning point in the Vietnam War, as it demonstrated the resilience and capacity of the enemy forces and shattered the perception that the US was close to victory.

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Battles at Hue and Saigon - January 31, 1968 to March 2, 1968 

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Battles at Hue and Saigon - January 31, 1968 to March 2, 1968 

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During the Tet Offensive, the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launched major attacks on the cities of Hue and Saigon. Both cities were located in South Vietnam. The Battle of Hue was particularly significant. It resulted in heavy casualties and extensive damage to the city. The Battle of Saigon, although less intensive, played a significant role in the overall offensive.

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The Mai Lai Massacre occurred on March 16, 1968, during the Vietnam War. Mai Lai was a small village located in the Quang Ngai province in South Vietnam. It was believed to be a stronghold of the communist National Liberation Front. The Quang Ngai province was therefore a frequent target of US and South Vietnamese bombing attacks, and the entire region was heavily strafed with Agent Orange, a deadly herbicide. US soldiers from the Charlie Company, killed between 347 and 504 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including women, children, and the elderly in My Lai. The incident represented a grave violation of the laws of war and had a profound impact on public opinion regarding the war.

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Richard Nixon Becomes President - January 20, 1969

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Richard Nixon Becomes President - January 20, 1969

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Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the 37th President of the US on January 20, 1969. He succeeded Lyndon B. Johnson and implemented a policy of Vietnamization, which aimed to gradually withdraw US troops from Vietnam, while transferring responsibility for the war effort to the South Vietnamese government. Nixon's presidency marked a period of transition in US involvement in the Vietnam War.