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Vietnam

TermDefinition
Vietcong South Vietnamese Communists known as Viet Cong began a guerilla war against the South Vietnamese government with support from North Vietnam
Domino Theory DOMINO THEORY- if South Vietnam fell to communism it might have a domino effect and other Asian countries would become communist.
Gulf of Tonkin Revolution Congress gave the President full military powers under the GULF OF TONKIN RESOLUTION
Tet Offensive In 1968, during TET(Vietnamese New Year), both sides announced a two day cease fire.Despite the announced cease fire, the Vietcong launched a massive offensive and captured many towns including the capital of Saigon The Tet Offensive made many Americans l
Roy Benavides In May of 1968, Texan Roy Benavides carried wounded members of his platoon to rescue-helicopters while facing constant fire from the enemy. He was originally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross but was later awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor i
Vietnamization VIETNAMIZATION-He withdrew U.S. troops and allowed the South Vietnamese to take the brunt of the fighting while the U.S. stepped up the bombing of North Vietnam and Cambodia
Creditability Gap Nixon continued to believe that most Americans supported the war. He called this the “silent majority”. In 1971 the Pentagon papers were published. and showed that the presidents before Nixon had lied about the war
26th Amendment 1971-The 26th Amendment was passed lowering the voting age to 18
Kent State Massacre In 1969 national guardsmen shot and killed four student protestors at Kent State University. 4 students were killed and 9 wounded.
War Powers Resolution In 1973 Congress passed the War Powers Resolution. This set limits on Presidential power in a conflict as Congress could check the executive branch.
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