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Japan Surrendered to the Allies
primarily a military decision, although economic and political factors The U.S used atomic bombs on Japan causing them to surrender under military action -
Gulf of Tonkin
primarily a political event, though it had military aspects It Involved military ships and military tactics, but the conflict was minor -
Tet Offensive
primarily a military event, but it had major political consequences. it was a large-scale military attack ordered to break morale and confidence in the U.S. and South Vietnam -
Creation of Vietnamization
primarily a political decision, though it had military and economic effects it was a strategy to make the U.S. less involved in the Vietnam War in a political way -
Invasion of Cambodia
primarily a military event, though it had major political consequences U.S. and South Vietnam troops were ordered to invade Cambodia to destroy North Korean military bases -
Paris Peace Talks
primarily a political event, although they were meant to end military conflict the U.S., South Vietnam, and North Vietnam were talking about peace treaties in a political way -
Fall of Saigon
it marked the military defeat of South Vietnam by North Vietnamese army they launched a final offensive towards South Vietnam in a strategic military way -
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial dedicated in Washington, DC
it was political act of national healing and recognition of the tragic war that occurred it helped remember the brave solider and warriors of the war that weren't able to come home to their loved ones and families