U.S. aircraft strike petroleum facilities in Hanoi and Haiphong

U.S. and South Vietnamese forces launched Operation Masher, later renamed White Wing, in a densely populated area. The operation displaced large numbers of civilians and involved extensive...

The South Vietnamese military leadership dismissed General Thi, a popular figure in central Vietnam. The move intensified resistance among Buddhist activists and regional political networks. It helped...

A general strike followed demonstrations against Thi’s dismissal. Students, workers, and Buddhist supporters shut schools and businesses, challenging both Saigon’s authority and U.S. backing. The...

Large demonstrations took place in New York and other cities as opposition broadened beyond campus groups. The growing movement reflected concerns about bombing, conscription, civilian suffering,...

South Vietnamese forces took control of Tinh Hội pagoda during the central Vietnam crisis. The operation marked a direct confrontation between state forces and Buddhist-led opposition. Reports vary in...

U.S. and South Vietnamese forces launched a large search operation in Tây Ninh Province. It expanded into a major campaign around War Zone C, a border region with civilian communities and cross-border...

U.S. and South Vietnamese forces entered the densely populated Iron Triangle northwest of Saigon. The operation included the destruction of homes and forced relocation of residents, illustrating how...

U.S. forces launched a large airborne and ground operation near the Cambodian border, aiming to engage People’s Army and National Liberation Front forces. It demonstrated the scale of U.S....

King delivered “Beyond Vietnam” at Riverside Church in New York. He connected the war to racism, poverty and the diversion of resources from social programs, while calling for a radical change in U.S....

Demonstrations in New York and San Francisco brought tens of thousands into the streets. Organizers linked opposition to the war with civil rights and challenges to state power, while Vietnamese...