Vietnamization (1969-1972)
U.S. President Nixon’s plan to remove U.S. troops, let South Vietnam do the fighting.
But aerial bombing continues in North Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia.
By 1972, only U.S. bombing saving South Vietnam from defeat.
Last U.S. ground troops leave South Vietnam (1972).
Paris Peace Accords
North and South Vietnam agree to ceasefire (don’t obey).
All U.S. forces will leave.
* Fighting between North/South and U.S. bombings continue