What document authorized US involvement in Vietnam?

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, passed in 1964, authorized U.S. President Lyndon Johnson to use military force in Southeast Asia.

How safe is Vietnam?

All in all, Vietnam is an extremely safe country to travel in. The police keep a pretty tight grip and there are rarely reports of muggings, robberies or sexual assaults. Scams and hassles do exist, particularly in Hanoi, HCMC and Nha Trang (and to a lesser degree in Hoi An).

Who started the Vietnam War?

The Vietnam War had its origins in the broader Indochina wars of the 1940s and ’50s, when nationalist groups such as Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Minh, inspired by Chinese and Soviet communism, fought the colonial rule first of Japan and then of France.

Where can I find records of the Vietnam War?

Vietnam Veterans may request their DD-214 forms. Explore more records, information, articles and resources at the National Archives organized by subject area. Journey through events with select records from the National Archives Catalog. Ho Chi Minh writes this letter to President Harry Truman.

What kind of documents can you take to Vietnam?

We accept passports or national identity cards as proof of identity. We can accept documents including lease contracts, police registration certificates, household books, utility bills, driving licences and residence cards as proof of your address.

Where can I Find my military records online?

Veterans’ military service records and medical records are not online. However, veterans and next-of-kin can order copies of these records. How to request military service records While most of our holdings are not online, a variety of military records, from photos to documents to searchable databases are available.

When is the Vietnam War exhibit at the National Archives?

Remembering Vietnam is an exhibit at the National Archives in Washington, DC, on display from November 10, 2017, through February 28, 2019, featuring records related to 12 critical episodes in the Vietnam War. The National Archives has a wealth of records and information documenting the U.S. experience in the Vietnam conflict.