How long was the Vietnam war with the US?

Answer 1

Some historians start the time when advisers and techicians made their presence known during the late 1950's, some begin when the Special Forces (Green Beret) arrived in the early 1960's, still other historians like to begin when President Johnson sent in regular combat troops in 1965. Where ever you chose to begin your date, it will have to end in 1975, when the North invaded and took over the South.

Answer 2

Most historians accept the year 1961 as the beginning of US military involvement in Vietnam.

Answer 3

The US had a presence in Vietnam from the late 1950's until evacuated from atop the embassy building, in South Vietnam in 1975.

Answer 4

President Eisenhower sent US Military advisers to South Vietnam in 1955. The last official US Personnel were evacuated in 1975 under President Ford's administration.

Answer 5

Most historians choose 1961 as the starting date, ending in 1975.

Answer 6

1955 to 1975. Eisenhower sent US Military advisers in '55. The US Embassy was evacuated in '75.

Answer 7

Most historians prefer to use the year 1961 as the starting date for the war. However, Eisenhower sent US military men to Vietnam in 1955; with the first US military deaths occurring in 1956.