Ho Chi Minh wrote this manifesto in Februay 1951 to broaden his support among the working classes of Vietnam.

The foreign policy of the United States and the Vietnam War are the focus. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.

Site covers the policy that Kennedy had toward Vietnam and his actions that involved the United States in the war.

Vietnam is one of the longest wars fought, spanning multiple decades and U.S. presidencies. In this article, students will learn about France's defeat at and withdrawal after Dien Bien Phu, the Geneva Accords, and the policies of the...

This site discusses the American involvement in the Vietnam War would officially come to an end during Nixon's second term in office. As part of his election campaign in 1968, Nixon pledged to bring "Peace with honor," and an end to...

Using music, videos, and interviews are effective ways to study the Vietnam War era. The music from the late 1960s and early 1970s offers wonderful insights into how many Americans felt about the times. Through the use of personal...

Learn about religion in Vietnam, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.

View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...

An overview of the Vietnam War, including how the United States became involved, the eventual antiwar movement, and the outcome.

A chronological listing of the battles of the Vietnam War beginning with the first time U.S. forces were involved in a major battle in 1962. The source for most of the entries is Wikipedia.

At this site you can investigate what prompted the design of the POW/MIA flag. What is the significance of this American symbol? Find out how this flag became a reality when you use this site.

A 1970 essay on the prospects of Vietnamization. In this primary source commentary, Robert H. Johnson gives his opinion on whether or not the strategy of Vietnamization is a viable option.

The president of Vietnam, Ngo Dinh Diem, ignored urgings by President Kennedy to make reforms to his government. Read about the discussions Kennedy and his advisors had, find a link to a cable called the most controversial of the Vietnam...

The Vietnam War encompassed many decades and many presidents. This site from Country Studies provides a brief, yet comprehensive, history of the war in Vietnam.

Scholarly 1970 essay by Noam Chomsky thoroughly details his visit to Laos, the history of U.S. involvement in Laos, and the impact of massive bombing on the country and its people. It's an interesting perspective from the Vietnam war era.

A collection of personal stories, illustrated with artifacts, documents, and photographs, that exemplifies the military experiences of Kentuckians in America's wars, beginning with the War of 1812. Requires Adobe Flash.

Two letters: one written by Lyndon Johnson (1908-1973 CE) to Ho Chi Minh and the other Minh's response. Johnson is testing the waters for a peace settlement while Minh insists that the Vietname War was provoked by the US and can only be...

Comprehensive interactive learning module explores the Vietnam War and includes maps, a timeline of important events, primary source documents, photographs, personal accounts, music, and teacher resources.

E-book page on the final era of the Vietnam War in which the Pentagon Papers were released, protest and conflict over the war increased at home and Nixon's Vietnamization began. Questions for discussion, glossary and link to primary...

From the Department of the Navy, this site provides a detailed description of naval activities and strategy during the war in Southeast Asia. Great maps and pictures too.

This is a chapter from a larger text on the conflict in Vietnam. This section outlines and describes the events leading up to and including the fall of South Vietnam.

This site from The History Place is a comprehensive site about the events leading up to the Vietnam War and ending with the withdrawal of American troops. Excellent slide show with an array of images from the era.

Explore American college students' political views, convictions, and concerns in the midst of the war in Vietnam through several articles, images, further reading, and writing assignments. Student protests on campuses across the nation...

Page form U.S. History e-book focusses on the culture of the 1960s and the rise of protest organizations challenging the status quo during that decade. Site contains questions for review, critical thinking, and glossary.