Decades of turmoil since World War II culminated in the United States' entry into the Southeast Asian conflict in 1965, sparked by the fall of French Indochina and the rise of Communism, leading to a protracted and devastating war.
Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered
The United States' involvement in Southeast Asia began in 1965, a turning point that marked the culmination of a tumultuous period that started with the conclusion of World War II.
