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Japan surreners
Japan's surrender in the Vietnam War is a political event. This is because Japan was trying to make friends with both the United States and Vietnam, showing how important politics and relationships are during wars. -
Gulf of Tonkin incident
The Gulf of Tonkin incident is a military event. This is because it involved U.S. naval ships being attacked by North Vietnamese boats, which led to the United States deciding to send more troops into the Vietnam War to protect its interests and respond to the attacks. -
Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive is a military event. This is because it was a surprise attack by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces on South Vietnam during the Vietnamese New Year, which changed the course of the war by showing that the enemy was still strong and capable. -
My Lai Massacre
The My Lai Massacre is a political event. This is because it involved U.S. soldiers killing a large number of unarmed Vietnamese civilians, which created a huge outcry and affected public opinion about the Vietnam War. -
Pentagon Papers Released
The release of the Pentagon Papers is a political event. This is because it exposed secrets about the U.S. government’s actions in the Vietnam War, causing public anger and mistrust in leaders. -
Fall of Saigon
The Fall of Saigon is a military event. This is because it marked the capture of South Vietnam’s capital by North Vietnamese forces, ending the Vietnam War and showing the final military victory of North Vietnam. -
US involvement ends
The end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War is a political event. This is because it represented a major decision by the U.S. government to withdraw its troops and stop fighting. -
Vietnam veterans memorial
The Fall of Saigon is a military event. This is because it marked the capture of South Vietnam’s capital by North Vietnamese forces on effectively ending the Vietnam War and demonstrating the military victory of North Vietnam.