My dazzling padlet by NATHAN CHOI https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v en-us 2023-05-25 13:59:55 UTC 2023-05-25 14:21:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Nov 3, 1969: Nixon implements the policy of Vietnaminzation 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604912938 It was a strategy to shift the responsibility for combat operations from American forces to the South Vietnamese military. ]]> 2023-05-25 14:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604912938 Dec 1, 1969: Draft lottery instituted and many become “Draft Dodgers” 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604915241 Draft dodgers were people who found ways to avoid being drafted like moving to Canada. ]]> 2023-05-25 14:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604915241 March 18, 1969: The controversial “Operation Menu” begins 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604917382 Operation Menu was a covert bombing that targeted communist sanctuaries and supply routes in Cambodia. The bombs lasted till May 26, 1970 and was conducted without the consent of the Cambodian government.]]> 2023-05-25 14:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604917382 May 4, 1970: Kent State Shooting 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604919373 THe Kent State shooting was during a protest at the Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. National Guard soldiers shot into a group of students killing 4 and injuring more.]]> 2023-05-25 14:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604919373 June 13, 1971: Pentagon Papers are published by the New York Times 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604921382 The Pentagon Papers was previously undisclosed information about U.S. involvement in Vietnam that was leaked by someone.]]> 2023-05-25 14:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604921382 Jan 27, 1973: Military draft ends 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604923354 The draft ends with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords.]]> 2023-05-25 14:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604923354 January 27, 1973: Nixon signs the Paris Peace Accords 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604925639 The Paris Peace Accords was a peace agreement between the U.S., South Vietnam, and North Vietnam. This would trigger the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Vietnam and the release of prisoners of war.]]> 2023-05-25 14:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604925639 March 14, 1973: John McCain and 591 POWs return 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604927839 POWs are prisoners of war who were captured during warfare and held captive. After the peace agreement most if not all POWs were released including U.S. Navy pilot John McCain.]]> 2023-05-25 14:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604927839 Aug 9, 1974: Gerald Ford becomes president after Nixon resigns 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604931968 Nixon was already facing impending impeachment and following the Watergate resignation was not unexpected. Gerald Ford the vice president would then become president. ]]> 2023-05-25 14:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604931968 Apr 30, 1975: The Fall of Saigon 8561452 https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604936687 The Fall of Saigon is when North Vietnam captures the capital of South Vietnam Saigon. It represents the collapse of the South Vietnamese government and the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.]]> 2023-05-25 14:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/8561452/u73n9emj0jn25m5v/wish/2604936687