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November 22, 1963: Lyndon Baines Johnson is sworn in as President

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November 22, 1963: Lyndon Baines Johnson is sworn in as President

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After JFK gets assassinated, LBJ is sworn in as president

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August 7, 1964: Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

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August 7, 1964: Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution is passed by the U.S. Congress, which allows President Johnson to use military force in Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam. The Gulf of Tonkin refers to naval engagements that happened in the Gulf of Tonkin which is next to North Vietnam. Allegedly, North Vietnamese boats attacked American boats. This allows LBJ to pass the resolution and escalate involvement.

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November 1964: President Johnson is elected as President

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November 1964: President Johnson is elected as President

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Lyndon B. Johnson is elected for a full four-year term by defeating Barry Goldwater. He served one year after JFK was assassinated and gets elected.

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March 1965 - November 1968: Operation Rolling Thunder

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March 1965 - November 1968: Operation Rolling Thunder

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Operation Rolling Thunder was an aerial bombing campaign by the U.S. against North Vietnam. The goal was to weaken the North Vietnamese government and military by attacking the infrastructure.

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April 1968: US Troops in Vietnam reaches 500,000

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April 1968: US Troops in Vietnam reaches 500,000

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American troops in Vietnam rise to 500,000, which is a significant increase of American involvement in the war.

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

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

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Khe Sanh is a small area towards the middle of Vietnam. The Battle of Khe Sanh takes place in South Vietnam. The North Vietnamese Army surrounded the U.S. marine base. The American forces were able to defend the base. However, this battle proved that there were challenges faced by the American military.

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January 31 - September 23, 1968: Tet Offensive

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January 31 - September 23, 1968: Tet Offensive

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The Tet Offensive is used by the North Vietnamese and the Viet Cong in South Vietnam. It was during the lunar new year holiday of Tet. The Tet Offensive was a large surprise attack on many cities. The Americans and South Vietnam were able to defend but this swayed the perception that the war was being won for Americans back home. Many Americans did not approve or support the war in Vietnam.

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January - March 1968: Battles at Hue and Saigon

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January - March 1968: Battles at Hue and Saigon

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The Battles of Hue and Saigon were a part of the Tet Offensive. Hue was the ancient capital of Vietnam and was the setting of heavy conflict. There was heavy urban warfare. There was also the Battle of Saigon, known present-day as Ho Chi Minh City. This was aimed towards the US Embassy and other important locations to Americans and South Vietnam.

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March 16, 1968: U.S. Massacre at Mai Lai

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March 16, 1968: U.S. Massacre at Mai Lai

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Mai Lai (My Lai) is a village in South Vietnam. The United States committed a war crime and killed 300-500 unarmed Vietnamese citizens. This massacre had a massive impact on public opinion due to the moral and ethical dilemmas of the Vietnam War.

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January 1969: Richard Nixon becomes president

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January 1969: Richard Nixon becomes president

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Richard Nixon becomes the 37th president after Lyndon B. Johnson famously states that he will not be president under any circumstances. When Nixon becomes president, there is a focus on the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam. He de-escalates the situation in Vietnam.