Vietnam

Who did Ho Chi Minh attempt to meet in 1919?

Woodrow Wilson, the U.S. president.

In which year did Ho Chi Minh join the French Communist Party?

1920.

Who did Ho Chi Minh meet in 1922?

V.I. Lenin.

What event marks Vietnam's declaration of independence?

September 2, 1945.

What victory occurred on May 7, 1954?

Dien Bien Phu victory over the French.

What is the significance of the Geneva Accords in July 1954?

Vietnam was split at the 17th parallel.

What is the Viet Minh?

Ho Chi Minh's group that fought for Vietnam’s independence from France and Japan.

Who was Vo Nguyen Giap?

Ho Chi Minh’s top general who helped defeat the French and Americans.

What strategy did the Viet Cong use during the Vietnam War?

Guerrilla Warfare, a hit-and-run fighting style.

When did Ho Chi Minh die?

1969.

What is the Tet Offensive?

A major campaign of attacks by North Vietnamese forces in 1968.

What was the role of William Westmoreland in the Vietnam War?

He commanded American forces during the Vietnam War.

What does the term 'Attrition Strategy' mean?

A military strategy aiming to wear down the enemy through continuous losses.

What was Agent Orange?

A chemical used to kill crops and trees to expose enemies during the Vietnam War.

What percentage of veterans received medical help from the VA after filing claims regarding Agent Orange?

25%.

what's the date of the My Lai massacre

3-16-68

Who led the My Lai massacre?

LT William Calley.

What nickname was given to Ho Chi Minh meaning 'Bringer of Light'?

It reflects his desire to 'save' Vietnam.

What year did the First Indochina War begin?

1946.

What year was the Paris Peace Accords signed?

1973.

What was the total number of victims in the My Lai massacre?

504 killed.