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Turning Points in the Vietnam War

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Turning Points in the Vietnam War. Domino Theory. This map from an American magazine published 14th November 1950 shows how much they feared the spread of Communism in the Far East. Gulf of Tonkin Incident August 2-4, 1964. Tet Offensive January 30 – June 8, 1968. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Turning Points in the Vietnam War

Turning Points in the Vietnam War

Page 2: Turning Points in the Vietnam War

Domino Theory

This map from an American magazine published 14th November 1950 shows how much they feared the spread of Communism in the Far East.

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Gulf of Tonkin Incident August 2-4, 1964

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Tet OffensiveJanuary 30 – June 8, 1968

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My Lai MassacreMarch 16th, 1968

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Draft LotteryDecember 1st, 1969

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Kent StateMay 4, 1970