2006-11-17 06:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by Plaz 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The U.S. first sent military advisors to Vietnam as early as 1950. But U.S. troops were involved from 1965-1973.
2006-11-17 06:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by twosweet28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There were adviser in Vietnam as early as the Kennedy administration. Howver, below is the official designation of the conflict per DOL and the VA.
Veteran of the Vietnam Era" means a person who (1) served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, and was discharged or released there from with other than a dishonorable discharge, or (2) was discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability if any part of such active duty was performed between August 5, 19964, and May 7, 1975.
2006-11-17 06:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by Frogface53 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
62 to 75
2006-11-17 06:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shortly before Kennedy got shot. They had advisors over there. 61/62 maybe. Then Johnson sent troops. 64 or so It was Nixon who ended it in about 72
2006-11-17 06:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by 10 to 20 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1947 to the present date. Covert
August 1965 operation Starlight was the kickoff. of open conflict.
2006-11-17 06:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1962--1975
2006-11-17 06:39:14 · answer #6 · answered by MIGHTY MINNIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋