1968 ⟶ Johnson Halts Bombings and Declares He Won't Seek Reelection
Johnson suspends bombings over North Vietnam and announces h...
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💼 McNamara Resigns as Secretary of Defense
Robert McNamara announces that he will resign as U.S. Secretary of Defense to become President of the World Bank.⟶
US PoliticsVietnam WarPentagonSecretary of DefenseWorld BankForeign PolicyCold War
🕊️ Johnson Halts Bombings and Declares He Won't Seek Reelection
Johnson suspends bombings over North Vietnam and announces he is not running for reelection.⟶
Vietnam WarUS PoliticsBombing HaltPresidential ElectionNorth VietnamCold WarPolitical Decision
💥 Tet Offensive Begins in Vietnam
Tet Offensive in South Vietnam begins.⟶
Vietnam WarMilitary OffensiveTet OffensiveSouth VietnamNorth VietnamUS MilitaryTurning PointCold War
👤 Ho Chi Minh Dies
North Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh dies. It was a significant and decisive event for both the Vietnam War and the Sino-Soviet border conflict.⟶
Vietnam WarHo Chi MinhNorth VietnamAsiaCold WarPoliticsSino-Soviet Split
💣 Nixon Launches Bombing Campaign in North Vietnam
Richard Nixon announces the beginning of a massive bombing campaign in North Vietnam.⟶
Vietnam WarBombingNorth VietnamNixonAir WarCold WarUS MilitaryIndochinaEscalation
🇻🇳 North Vietnam Wins the Vietnam War
North Vietnam wins the Vietnam War. The South Vietnam regime falls with the surrender of Saigon and the two countries are united under a Communist government.⟶
Vietnam WarNorth VietnamSouth VietnamCommunismSaigonAsiaCold WarWar