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What was the date that the first US troops was sent to VietNam?
63
What was the exact date that regular US troops became invoved in Vietnam and when did they leave?
American involvement began in 1955. The first combat troops arrived in 1965, and we fought the war until January 1973.
Date of Vietnam?
US troops arrived '55-communist victory '75.
What was the exact date that the US sent troops to Vietnam?
United States Marines were sent March 8, 1965.
What date did US leave Saigon?
troops of the 9th infantry began leaving in june of 1969...
What was the date of the Vietnam dedication?
the date of the Vietnam dedication was 1960
Who was the first president to committ troops to Vietnam?
according to my marine boyfriend who did 3 tours in Vietnam, the president who succeeded john f. Kennedy (after he was assassinated), was lyndon b. Johnson, or "lbj,' as he called, commited our American troops to the Vietnam conflict. august 3, 1964, was the date when my boyfriend arrived for combat duty from saigon aboard the uss maddox dd731.
Why was 1964 the only recognized starting date for the Vietnam era Veterans and not 1961?
President Kennedy sent only advisors, arms, and money into South Vietnam, President Johnson escalated the war and committed U.S. troops.
How did the vietnam's get troops for the Vietnam war?
By Vietnam's I suppose you mean the North Vietnamese and Vietcong? Well they were a Guerrilla Warfighter so they mainly were volunteers to stop the invading US. And so they could start there decent towards South Vietnam.
Do you cross the international dateline between California to Vietnam?
Yes, when traveling from California to Vietnam, you do cross the International Date Line. California is located in the Pacific Time Zone, while Vietnam is in the Indochina Time Zone, which is ahead by 14 to 15 hours, depending on daylight saving time. Crossing the International Date Line can result in a significant time change, effectively moving the calendar forward by one day. This means that if you leave California on a certain date, you may arrive in Vietnam on the following day.
What is the official beginning date of the Vietnam war for veterans benefits?
Benefits come FROM the VA (Veterans Administration). You must communicate with them.
What date did Cecil Kettle Jr die in Vietnam?
Look him up on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall website: It will give date of casualty.
