Feb 10, 2026 · Vietnam War, (1954–75), a protracted conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam and its allies in South Vietnam, known as the Viet Cong, against the government of.
Ending the Vietnam War, 1969–1973 President Richard M. Nixon assumed responsibility for the Vietnam War as he swore the oath of office on January 20, 1969. He knew that ending this war honorably was.
The Vietnam War (1 November 1955 [A 1] – 30 April 1975) was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and South Vietnam.
The Vietnam War pitted communist North Vietnam and the Viet Cong against South Vietnam and the United States. The war ended when U.S. forces withdrew in 1973 and Vietnam unified under.
May 18, 2025 · With the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in January 1973, the United States ended its direct involvement in the Vietnam War. In 1974, North Vietnam began offensive operations against.
The South Vietnamese capital, Saigon, was overrun by North Vietnamese forces on April 30, 1975, marking the end of the war. The earliest U.S. advisors in Vietnam were authorized in 1950 by.
Apr 30, 2025 · One of the most controversial and devastating conflicts of the 20th century, the Vietnam War, officially came to an end on April 30, 1975. The North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, the.
The Vietnam War ended 43 years ago today On this date in 1975, President Gerald Ford gave a speech at Tulane University and declared the Vietnam War was over for America.
Oct 28, 2025 · The war ended with the fall of Saigon in 1975, marking a significant defeat for the U.S. and a victory for communist forces. The war had devastating effects on Vietnam, including.
