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The Controversial "Operation Menu" Begins - March 18, 1969 - May 26, 1970

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The Controversial "Operation Menu" Begins - March 18, 1969 - May 26, 1970

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Operation Menu was a secret bombing campaign conducted by the US during the Vietnam War. It targeted communist sanctuaries in Cambodia and was highly controversial. It took place between March 18, 1969 to May 26, 1970. A total of 3,630 flights over Cambodia dropped 110,000 tons of bombs throughout the 14-month period.

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Nixon Implements the Policy of Vietnamization - November 3, 1969 

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Nixon Implements the Policy of Vietnamization - November 3, 1969 

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Vietnamization was the strategy introduced by President Nixon to transfer the responsibility of fighting the Vietnam War from American troops to the South Vietnamese forces. It involved reducing the amount of US troops, but increasing support for the South Vietnamese military.

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Draft Lottery Instituted and Many Become "Draft Dodgers" - December 1, 1969

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Draft Lottery Instituted and Many Become "Draft Dodgers" - December 1, 1969

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In response to growing opposition in the Vietnam War, the US implemented a draft lottery system on December 1, 1969. The lottery determined the order in which young men would be called for military service. This led to increased criticism of the draft, resulting in a significant number of individuals avoiding or evading conscription, commonly referred to as "Draft Dodgers".

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On May 4, 1970, at Kent State University in Ohio, National Guard troops fired shots at a group of students protesting against the Vietnam War. 4 were killed, and 9 were wounded. The incident further intensified the anti-war sentiment and led to nationwide protests.

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Pentagon Papers are Published by the New York Times - 1971

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Pentagon Papers are Published by the New York Times - 1971

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The Pentagon Papers were a classified study of the US involvement in Vietnam, conducted by the Department of Defense. In 1971, portions of the study were leaked to the press, and the New York Times published a series of articles based on the documents. This publication revealed the extent of the US government's knowledge and deception regarding the Vietnam War.

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In 1973, the US suspended the military draft as part of the transition towards an all-volunteer military. This decision marked the end of conscription in the US for over a decade until it was reinstated in 1980, although in a modified form.

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Nixon Signs the Paris Peace Accords - January 27, 1963

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Nixon Signs the Paris Peace Accords - January 27, 1963

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President Nixon signed the Paris Peace Accords, formally ending direct US military involvement in the Vietnam War. The agreement aimed to establish a ceasefire, release of POWs, and provide for the withdrawal of US forces from Vietnam.

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John McCain and 591 POWs Return - March 14, 1973

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John McCain and 591 POWs Return - March 14, 1973

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After signing the Paris Peace Accords, the process of bringing back POWs began. On March 14, 1973, Senator John McCain, who was held as a POW in North Vietnam, along with 591 other POWs, returned to the US. Their release marked a significant milestone in the winding down of the Vietnam War.

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Gerald Ford Becomes President After Nixon Resigns - August 9, 1974

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Gerald Ford Becomes President After Nixon Resigns - August 9, 1974

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Richard Nixon, facing the Watergate scandal, resigned as President on August 8, 1974. Vice President Gerald Ford succeeded him, becoming the 38th President of the US. Ford's presidency was marked by the efforts to heal the nation and restore trust in the government following the Vietnam War era.

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On April 30, 1975, the capital city of South Vietnam, Saigon, fell to North Vietnamese forces. This event marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule. The Fall of Saigon is often seen as a significant moment symbolizing the failure of US involvement in the Vietnam War.