Day 2 Vietnam: Major Events of the War by PRANAV PREM https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0 en-us 2023-05-23 13:34:57 UTC 2023-05-24 03:48:29 UTC hello@padlet.com November 22, 1963: Lyndon Baines Johnson is sworn in as President 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601740199 After JFK gets assassinated, LBJ is sworn in as president]]> 2023-05-23 13:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601740199 August 7, 1964: Gulf of Tonkin Resolution 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601757065 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.]]> 2023-05-23 13:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601757065 November 1964: President Johnson is elected as President 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601766742 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.]]> 2023-05-23 13:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601766742 March 1965 - November 1968: Operation Rolling Thunder 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601768299 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.]]> 2023-05-23 13:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601768299 April 1968: US Troops in Vietnam reaches 500,000 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601791187 American troops in Vietnam rise to 500,000, which is a significant increase of American involvement in the war.]]> 2023-05-23 14:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601791187 January 21 - July 9, 1968: Battle of Khe Sanh 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601793215 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.]]> 2023-05-23 14:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601793215 January 31 - September 23, 1968: Tet Offensive 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601795336 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.]]> 2023-05-23 14:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2601795336 January - March 1968: Battles at Hue and Saigon 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2602529419 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.]]> 2023-05-24 02:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2602529419 March 16, 1968: U.S. Massacre at Mai Lai 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2602537213 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.]]> 2023-05-24 02:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2602537213 January 1969: Richard Nixon becomes president 8807712 https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2602539222 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.]]> 2023-05-24 02:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/8807712/i9nao29b7m8ufzy0/wish/2602539222