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I don't think there is one. Our involvement was so gradual that you can't fix a date for it. We were diplomatically involved in the original rebellion against the French because of our involvement in WWII. After the establishment of North and South Vietnam we were immediately a supporter of South Vietnam, providing it diplomatic, economic and military aid. President Eisenhower sent a small number (around 50 I think) of military advisors to help the South Vietnamese army. Kennedy incresed the number of advisors and allowed them to begin engaging in conbat. Johnson sent in still more troops, not advisors, and incresed their combat role. Then, after the Gulf of Tonkin incident, he rapidly incresed the number of troops and U.S. forces began doing most of the fighting. Michael Montagne Gulf of Tonkin Aug. 2, 1964 North Vietnamese torpedo boats attacked the U.S. destroyer, Maddox, in the Gulf of Tonkin. President Johnson ordered air strikes against North Vietnam after a second, unconfirmed attack on the U.S. destroyer C. Turner Joy. Aug. 7, 1964 - Congress approved use of
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∙ 13y agoConventional open warfare commenced against North Vietnam in August 1964 during the Tonkin Gulf Incidents. Direct aerial bombing against N. VN started that month. Rolling Thunder commenced in '65.
Guerrilla warfare in RVN started in '55.
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∙ 14y ago1959 saw the first troops being sent as trainers. 1965 was the first US combat action.
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∙ 16y agoUS President Eisenhower sent US advisers to South Vietnam in 1955.
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∙ 15y agoAlthough casualties go back to 1956, most historians choose 1961 as the starting date.
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∙ 12y agoEisenhower sent US military advisers to Vietnam in '55.
President Eisenhower sent US Advisers to Vietnam in 1955.
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1955
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How is the Cold War connected to the Vietnam War?
The COLD WAR lasted from approximately 1945 until 1990. "Cold War" meant that no war was being fought, as in another world war such as WWII had been. If the "Cold War" had turned "HOT" then that would have been WW3. The Cold War was a non-shooting war (no WW3), between the Communist world and the Free world. The communists tried to enlarge their powers by fighting with the use of surrogates in "relatively" limited wars, Korea (1950-1953) & Vietnam (1961-1975). Since these were communist attempts of take over, and they occurred during the cold war, these two limited wars, are often referred to as, "HOT BATTLES" of the cold war. The communists failed in Korea, but succeeded in Vietnam.
The Gulf of Tonkin resolution formally declared that?
The Gulf of Tonkin resolution was passed on August 7, 1964. It gave Congressional approval to expanding the United States presence in Vietnam. The US Congress gave Johnson permission to take "all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression."
What prompted the US to enter into an all out war in Vietnam?
The reason the United States entered into a war in Vietnam was to keep the Communists from North Vietnam and the Soviet Union from taking over South Vietnam. The war quickly spread to other countries in the area like Laos and Cambodia.
Where did the new deal take place?
United States, New York
What are problems that led to the Vietnam War?
The "Cold War" was a battle against communism. North Vietnam was a communist country trying to take over South Vietnam which was NOT a communist country. The US was helping South Vietnam fight North Vietnam so that communist North Vietnam could NOT take it over.
Did the United States take part in The Spanish-American War?
Yes, we did.
How many FIFA World Cup's did United States take part in?
9
Did the cease fire agreenment signed by the United states complely ended all hostility in Vietnam?
In 1973 a cease-fire was signed between these two nations. However, due to the American army's full leave, Vietnam did not take the pact seriously.
How did the domino theory lead the US send troops to Vietnam?
The domino theory applied to the United States being involved in Vietnam because communism was starting to take over Southeast Asia. Laos and Cambodia also became affected by the war in Vietnam. Other countries had tried to help and already given up by the time the United States was fully involved in the war.
Where did the election of 1860 take place?
The election took place in all states that were part of the United States in 1860. Abraham Lincoln won.
What part of the world did the Vietnam war take place?
In Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
What part of the United States did the red scare take place?
Nowhere was exempt, but it came out of the halls of Congress and spread from there.
Where did the story take place the women of brewster place?
An urban industrial city in the northern part of the United States
What part did the US take place in the Vietnam war?
All of it.
What step did congress take to prevent another conflict from Vietnam war from occurring?
The President of the United States (Commander in Chief) was further restricted by congress; with war powers act(s).
What part in American history did john jay take part in please give a honest answer?
He was a founding Father of America and the first chief justice of the United States.
What part of Asia did the Vietnam war take place?
SE Asia.
