The Vietnam War document outlines key events from 1945-1982 including Ho Chi Minh's declaration of independence, the Geneva Peace Agreement dividing Vietnam, the assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem, the Gulf of Tonkin Incident leading to increased US involvement, major military operations and protests, the Tet Offensive, the Kent State shooting, publication of the Pentagon Papers, the Paris Peace Agreement ending direct US military involvement, the refugee crisis known as the Boat People, and the construction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.