The Vietnam War occurred from December 1956, through April 30, 1975. It was fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. South Vietnam was allies with the United States, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, in its efforts to stop communism from spreading. The United States sent troops over to Vietnam beginning on March 8, 1964, result of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. The Vietnam war was the most costly war the United States has ever been in, costing approximately 25 billion dollars, along with 525,000 active troops.
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Agent Orange
Kent State
Search and destroy
To learn about other events that happened in the Vietnam war, click the links below!
Agent Orange
Kent State
Search and destroy