Dec 19, 2021U.S. Military Takes Part in Tactical Operations in VietnamDec. 19, 1961 - U.S. military men in South Vietnam were understood today to be operating in battle areas with South Vietnamese forces...
Dec 14, 2021President Promises More Aid to South VietnamDec. 14, 1961 - President Kennedy has promised more military assistance to South Vietnam in its fight against the Communists. Mr....
Dec 11, 2021U.S. Army Helicopters Arrive in South VietnamDec. 11, 1961 - Two U.S. Army helicopter companies arrived in Saigon today. The helicopters, to be flown and serviced by U.S. troops, are...
Dec 8, 2021U.S. Urges Non-Communist Nations to Back South VietnamDec. 8, 1961 - The U.S. called on non-Communist nations today to rally to the defense of South Vietnam. Warning that the Southeast Asian...