jun 15, 1969 - Vietnamisation
Description:
The number of U.S. troops in Vietnam peaks at 543,000. President Richard Nixon announces his plan for "Vietnamisation" of the war—that is, training and transitioning South Vietnamese troops to assume the roles that have been fulfilled by American troops—and promises to withdraw 25,000 American soldiers.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 15, 1969
Now
~ 56 years ago