1960s Timeline

Retired U.S. Army Officer Doubts South Vietnamese Want to Defeat Communists

U.S.: Diem’s Brother and Sister-In-Law Must Go

First Silver Star Medal To Be Awarded for Heroism in Vietnam Action

New Buddhist Crackdown in Saigon

Three American Newsmen Arrested in South Vietnam

President Diem’s Brother Defends Buddhist Crackdown

U.S. Advisers Express Shock and Dismay at Diem Regime’s Buddhist Crackdown

Madame Nhu’s Father Resigns Ambassadorship in Protest

🚨South Vietnamese Troops and Police Violently Crack Down on Buddhists

North Vietnamese Communists Hit New U.S. Ambassador

Massive Buddhist Demonstration in Saigon

First Lieutenant Killed in Vietnam

Another Buddhist Self-Immolation in South Vietnam

President Kennedy and Ambassador Lodge Hold Press Conference

Buddhist Student Monk Burns Himself to Death in South Vietnam

Lodge Optimistic on Vietnam

Tragedy Marks Departure of U.S. Ambassador Nolting from Saigon

Madame Nhu Assails Buddhists

U.S. Helicopter Pilots Take Full Combat Role in Vietnam

Armed Helicopters Playing Major Role in Vietnam Fighting