Video: 'Scenes From Deckhouse Five: Marines & USS Iwo Jima Vietnam War'
(Friday, January 6, 1967; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. Marines and South Vietnamese troops today launched Operation Deckhouse Five, an offensive in the Mekong River delta.
The 10-day operation reportedly claimed the lives of 21 Viet Cong fighters along with seven Americans.
Video: 'PRESIDENTS LBJ Part 2' (Jan. 5, 1967, at 1:08:30)
(Thursday, January 5, 1967; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — With the Vietnam War dragging on with no end in sight, First Lady Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson, wife of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson, wrote today in her diary, “A miasma of trouble hangs over everything.” Continue reading ‘A miasma of trouble hangs over everything,’ writes Lady Bird Johnson 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1967)
'Vietnam: A Television History - America's Enemy [5/11]' (Dec. 13-14, 1966, at 33:29)
(Tuesday, December 13, 1966; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Operation Marigold, a secret attempt to reach a compromise solution to the Vietnam War, began to collapse today when U.S. President Lyndon Johnson resumed air strikes on Hanoi that continued into the next day. Continue reading Vietnam War escalates with first U.S. air strikes near Hanoi and Haiphong 50 years ago #OTD this hour (Dec 13 1966)
(Wednesday, June 29, 1966, 1:50 p.m. local time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. aircraft bombed the major North Vietnamese population centers of Hanoi and Haiphong for the first time today, destroying oil depots located near the two cities.
(Saturday, March 5, 1966; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — “Ballad of the Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19/26, Apr. 2, 1966).
Video: 'Barbaric act of the Korean military during the Vietnam War'
(Saturday, February 26, 1966; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — South Korean troops sent to fight in the Vietnam War massacred at least 380 civilians today in Go Dai hamlet.
Video: 'Vietnam War Honolulu Conference: President Johnson, Generals Thieu & Westmoreland Feb 5-7 1966'
(Tuesday, February 8, 1966, 12:00 noon HAST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and South Vietnamese Premier Nguyen Cao Ky concluded their meetings in Hawaii today by issuing the “Declaration of Honolulu,” which asserted the resolve of their countries to defeat the Communists. Continue reading President Johnson pledges stronger war effort in Vietnam 50 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1966)
Video: 'Ballad of the Green Berets - SSGT Barry Sadler [1966]'
(Sunday, January 30, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — SSgt. Barry Sadler performed “Ballad of the Green Berets” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City.
Video: 'Jan. 12, 1966: LBJ's Commitment to Vietnam'
(Wednesday, January 12, 1966, 9:04 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — In his third State of the Union message, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson pledged soberly tonight to stay in Vietnam “until aggression has stopped” but also promised to continue and expand the Great Society at home. Continue reading Johnson asks domestic reform, stands firm on Vietnam in State of the Union address 50 years ago this hour (Jan 12 1966)
Video: 'Inside Vietnam: Battle at Ia Drang'
(Sunday, November 14, 1965, 10:48 a.m. ICT; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The U.S. Army’s first major military operation of the Vietnam War began today with the start of the five-day Battle of Ia Drang.
The fighting between American troops and North Vietnamese forces ended on Nov. 18, 1965, with both sides claiming victory.
