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The Cold War (Vietnam War). Museum Entrance. Back Wall Artifact. Room Two. Room Three. Room One. Room Four. Room Five. Curator’s Offices. Curator’s Office. Blake Tessitore. I play football and baseball. Place your picture here. Contact me at [Your linked email address].

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  1. The Cold War (Vietnam War) Museum Entrance Back Wall Artifact Room Two Room Three Room One Room Four Room Five Curator’s Offices

  2. Curator’s Office Blake Tessitore I play football and baseball. Place your picture here. Contact me at [Your linked email address] Return to Entry Note: Virtual museums were first introduced by educators at Keith Valley Middle School in Horsham, Pennsylvania. This template was designed by Dr. Christy Keeler. View the Educational Virtual Museums website for more information on this instructional technique.

  3. [Room 1] Room 1 Return to Entry

  4. [Room 2] Room 2 Return to Entry

  5. [Room 3] Room 3 Return to Entry

  6. [Room 4] Room 4 Return to Entry

  7. [Room 5] Room 5 Artifact 21 Return to Entry

  8. Vietnam War Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and its Southern allies known as the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the U.S. the divisive war, increasingly unpopular at home, ended with the withdrawal of U.S. forces in 1973 and the unification of Vietnam under communist control two years later more than 3 million people, including 58,000 Americans were killed in the conflict. "Cold War." Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE53&iPin=CRC02273&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014 Return to Exhibit

  9. Ho Chi Minh There had been fighting in Vietnam for decades before the Vietnam War began. The Vietnamese had suffered under French colonial rule for nearly six decades when Japan invaded portions of Vietnam in 1940. it was in 1941, when Vietnam had two foreign powers occupying them, that communist Vietnamese's revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh arrived back in Vietnam after spending thirsty years traveling the world. LinkePhillips, Charles, and Alan Axelrod. "Vietnam War." Encyclopedia of Wars, vol. 3. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=EWAR1673&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).d citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  10. First U.S. Troops As fighting between the Viet Cong and the South Vietnamese continued, the U.S. continued to send additional advisers to South Vietnam. When the North Vietnamese fried directly upon two U.S. ships in international waters on Aug. 2 and 4 in 1964. Congress responded with the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution . The resolution gave the president the authority to escalate U.S. involvement in Vietnam. President Lyndon Johnson used that authority to order the first U.S. ground troops to Vietnam in Mar. 1965 L"major themes in world history, 1950–present." In Ackermann, Marsha E., Michael Schroeder, Janice J. Terry, Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur, and Mark F. Whitters, eds. Encyclopedia of World History: The Contemporary World, 1950 to the Present, vol. 6. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=WHVI001&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).inked citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  11. Johnsons plan President Johnsons goal for U.S. involvement in Vietnam was not for the U.S. to win the war, but for U.S. troops to bolster South Vietnam defenses until South Vietnam could take over. From 1965 to 1969, the U.S. was involved in a limited war in Vietnam. President Johnson wanted the fighting to be limited to South Vietnam. By limiting the fighting parameters, the U.S. forces would not conduct a serious ground assault into the North to attack the communist directly nor would there be any strong effort to disrupt the Ho Chi Minh Trail. LinKte'pi, Bill. "cold war." In Ackermann, Marsha E., Michael Schroeder, Janice J. Terry, Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur, and Mark F. Whitters, eds. Encyclopedia of World History: The Contemporary World, 1950 to the Present, vol. 6. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=WHVI076&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).ked citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  12. Surprise Attack On January 30,1968, the North Vietnamese surprised both the U.S. forces and the South Vietnamese by orchestrating a coordinated assault with Viet Cong to attack about a hundred South Vietnamese cities and town. This attack proved to Americans that the enemy was stronger and better organized than they had been led to believe. "major themes in world history, 1950–present." In Ackermann, Marsha E., Michael Schroeder, Janice J. Terry, Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur, and Mark F. Whitters, eds. Encyclopedia of World History: The Contemporary World, 1950 to the Present, vol. 6. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=WHVI001&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014). Return to Exhibit

  13. Richard Nixon In 1969m Richard Nixon became the new U.S. president and he had his own plan to end U.S involvement in Vietnam. President Nixon outlined plan called Vietnamization, which was a process to remove U.S. troops from Vietnam while handling back the fighting to the South Vietnamese. LinkQuinn, Edward. "Tet Offensive in literature." History in Literature: A Reader's Guide to 20th Century History and the Literature it Inspired. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=HIL161&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).ed citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  14. Paris peace accords On Jan. 27, 1973 the peace talks in Paris finally succeeded in producing a cease fire agreement. Last U.S. troops left Vietnam March 29, 1973. LinkeKte'pi, Bill. "cold war." In Ackermann, Marsha E., Michael Schroeder, Janice J. Terry, Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur, and Mark F. Whitters, eds. Encyclopedia of World History: The Contemporary World, 1950 to the Present, vol. 6. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=WHVI076&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).d citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  15. Battle of Khe Sanh The battle of Khe Sanh began on January 21, 1968 forces from the peoples army of North Vietnam carried out a massive artillery bombardment on the U.S. marine garrison at Khe Sanh. For 77 days the U.S. marines and their South Vietnamese allies fought off an intense battle. It was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam war. Linke"major themes in world history, 1950–present." In Ackermann, Marsha E., Michael Schroeder, Janice J. Terry, Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur, and Mark F. Whitters, eds. Encyclopedia of World History: The Contemporary World, 1950 to the Present, vol. 6. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=WHVI001&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).d citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  16. Battle of Ap Bac The Battle of Ap Bac was the first major battle in the Vietnam war. January 2, 1962. the battle resulted in heavy casualties on a much more superior South Vietnamese troops with American assistance in weapons and planning. Linked c"Vietnam War." Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=AMHC0011&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).itation goes here Return to Exhibit

  17. Battle of la Drang Valley From October 26 to November 27 1965 the battle lasted. This was the first major battle between regular U.S. and peoples army of Vietnam troops. La Drang Valley battle was considered essential as it set the blueprint for tactics. Americans relied on air mobility. LinkedKte'pi, Bill. "cold war." In Ackermann, Marsha E., Michael Schroeder, Janice J. Terry, Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur, and Mark F. Whitters, eds. Encyclopedia of World History: The Contemporary World, 1950 to the Present, vol. 6. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=WHVI076&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014). citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  18. The Tet Offensive January 30 until march 28 1968. The series of aggressive and coordinated surprises attacks on over 100 major towns and cities throughout South Vietnam on January 30. Tet offense was a massive military defeat for North communist. "major themes in world history, 1950–present." In Ackermann, Marsha E., Michael Schroeder, Janice J. Terry, Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur, and Mark F. Whitters, eds. Encyclopedia of World History: The Contemporary World, 1950 to the Present, vol. 6. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=WHVI001&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).Linked citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  19. Battle of Xuan Loc Battle started on April 9 and ended on the 20th in 1975. this was the last major battle in the Vietnam war. This battle was the last effort of the last military unit of the ARVN to stop PAVN’s progress and save South Vietnam after devastating defeats . Phillips, Charles, and Alan Axelrod. "Vietnamese Civil War, 1955–1965." Encyclopedia of Wars, vol. 3. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=EWAR1669&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).Linked citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  20. The Fall of Saigon After the victory in Xuan Loc opened they way for PAVN to encircle Saigon. South Vietnam and Saigon were quickly sealed preceded by the final evacuations from the U.S. and its allies. The Vietnam war was finally ended. Lu, Soo Chun. "North Vietnam." In Ackermann, Marsha E., Michael Schroeder, Janice J. Terry, Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur, and Mark F. Whitters, eds. Encyclopedia of World History: The Contemporary World, 1950 to the Present, vol. 6. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=WHVI337&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014). Return to Exhibit

  21. The dragon’s Jaw On April 3, 1965 the U.S. military conducted the first hundreds of bombing raids. Thousands of bombs were dropped and eleven aircrafts were shot down until the iron bridge finally fell in 1972. "Vietnam War." Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=AMHC0011&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014). Return to Exhibit

  22. Battle of Dong Xoai Around 1500 Vietcong Guerrillas, armed attacked the camp early in the morning of June 10, 1965. The Americans and South Vietnamese aircraft attacked the Vietcong with napalm and phosphorus bombs. Linked ciPhillips, Charles, and Alan Axelrod. "Vietnam War." Encyclopedia of Wars, vol. 3. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=EWAR1673&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).tation goes here Return to Exhibit

  23. Battle for LZ Albany The first battalion of the 7th cavalry barely survived its famous 1965 battle in the la Drang valley. A bloody battle that claimed the lives of 155 Americans and 124 wounded. Lin"Vietnam War." Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=AMHC0011&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).ked citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  24. Vietnamese of the Red River The Vietnamese of the Red River delta defeated their Chinese rulers & set up native dynasty, based in the northern city of Hanoi. In the end Le Loi got rid of the last Chinese worlords. Phillips, Charles, and Alan Axelrod. "Vietnam War." Encyclopedia of Wars, vol. 3. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=EWAR1673&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014). Return to Exhibit

  25. President Johnson In 1966 President Johnson lied about actions in Vietnam and because of this he lost favor with the American public. Therefore he did not get reelected in 1968. upon American soldiers returning from Vietnam the soldiers received a cold welcome. The Vietnam was has changed the course of American history in the areas of foreign affairs, domestic politics, and cultural and social history. Linked Quinn, Edward. "Tet Offensive in literature." History in Literature: A Reader's Guide to 20th Century History and the Literature it Inspired. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2008. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=HIL161&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  26. Battle of Dienbienphu begins In 1954 a force of 40,000 armed Vietminh sieged to the French garrison at Dienbienphu. Using Chinese artillery to sell the airstrip. It was clear that the French had met their match. It was a French defeat! Linked citat"Vietnam War." Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=AMHC0011&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).ion goes here Return to Exhibit

  27. Gulf of Tonkin incident On August 2, 1964 three North Vietnamese PT boats allegedly fired torpedo's at the USS Maddox, the attack came six months after the concert US and South Vietnamese naval operation. Linke"Vietnam War." Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=AMHC0011&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).d citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  28. Operation Cedar falls begins In 1967 a major ground war effect dubbed operation Cedar Falls, about 16,000 U.S. and 14,000 South Vietnamese troops set out to destroy Vietcong operation and supply sites near Saigon. Massive tunnels were found and were named the iron triangle. LinPhillips, Charles, and Alan Axelrod. "Vietnam War." Encyclopedia of Wars, vol. 3. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=EWAR1673&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).ked citation goes here Return to Exhibit

  29. Battle of Hue February 1968, The battle for Hue wages for 26 days as U.S. and South Vietnamese forces try to recapture the site seized by the communist during the Tet Offense. Hue was nearly leveled in a battle that left nearly all of its population homeless LinkPhillips, Charles, and Alan Axelrod. "Vietnamese Civil War, 1955–1965." Encyclopedia of Wars, vol. 3. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=EWAR1669&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).ed citation goes here Return to Entrance

  30. Pentagon Papers Published 1971, a legacy of deposition concerning U.S. policy in Vietnam on the part of the military and the executive branch is revealed as the New York times publishes the Pentagon Papers. The court decides in favor the times and allows continued publication. LinkedPhillips, Charles, and Alan Axelrod. "Sino-Vietnamese War." Encyclopedia of Wars, vol. 3. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=EWAR1455&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014). citation goes here Return to Entrance

  31. Saigon falls to communist 1975, South Vietnamese president Duong Van Minh delivers an unconditional surrender to the communist in the early hours of April 30th North Vietnamese colonel Bui Tin accepts the surrender. The last two U.S. servicemen to die in Vietnam are killed when their helicopters crashes. LiPhillips, Charles, and Alan Axelrod. "Vietnamese Civil War, 1955–1965." Encyclopedia of Wars, vol. 3. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Modern World History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=WE53&iPin=EWAR1669&SingleRecord=True (accessed April 23, 2014).nked citation goes here Return to Exhibit

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