Eisenhower sent them in '55 right after the Republic of South VN was created in '54. He already had reports of trouble from the Reds infiltrating the south.
First ground troops were sent to Vietnam in 1965.
The decision for the United States to become involved in Vietnam was influenced by various political leaders and advisors, primarily during the administrations of Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. They believed that stopping the spread of communism in Southeast Asia was crucial, guided by the "domino theory," which suggested that if one country fell to communism, others would follow. This led to increased military support and eventual deployment of U.S. troops in Vietnam. Ultimately, it was a complex interplay of geopolitical strategy and domestic political pressures that drove American involvement.
The First Cavalry Division, minus the 3rd Brigade, left Vietnam on 29 April, 1971. The Third Brigade (separate) left Vietnam on 26 June, 1972. At that time, the complete First Cavalry Division (Airmobile) was based at Fort Hood, Texas.
The Vietnam War was the B52s first war; commencing with Rolling Thunder in 1965.
Guerrilla war in South Vietnam '55; conventional war with North Vietnam '64.
military power?
To avoid military service.
I don't think he ever traveled there if that is your question. He was the president that initially got us involved in Vietnam by sending American advisors that included some CIA and some soldiers to advise the south Vietnamese army in their fight with the North after the French pulled out of Vietnam.
First ground troops were sent to Vietnam in 1965.
The First Cavalry Division, minus the 3rd Brigade, left Vietnam on 29 April, 1971. The Third Brigade (separate) left Vietnam on 26 June, 1972. At that time, the complete First Cavalry Division (Airmobile) was based at Fort Hood, Texas.
go to Vietnam and find out
this was in may 1970 people gathereed in capital cities like sydney it was to go against conscription in Vietnam war
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The Vietnam War was the B52s first war; commencing with Rolling Thunder in 1965.
Vietvisiontravel.com should probably be the first website you go to, as they specialize in all kinds of Vietnam vacations. Tripadvisor is also very useful.
Go to their site: Vietnam/Business opportunities
He didn't go to Vietnam. He only played a part as if he had.