February 21, 1970
Paris Talks
Conducts secret talks with Le Duc Tho
Database labels: Paris Talks
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Vietnam War in 1970: Timeline, Events, Battles and People
The World History Database contains 77 Vietnam/Indochina records dated 1970. After consolidating near-identical rows that describe the same dated event, this year hub presents 67 distinct chronology entries. Frequently represented events include Son Tay Raid, Cambodia Incursion, Kent State Shooting, Pentagon Papers Outreach, Cambodia Campaign. Frequently represented people include Richard Milhous Nixon, Daniel Ellsberg, Ho Chi-Minh, Lon Nol, Sihanouk.
77 database rows67 consolidated events
Key events
Son Tay Raid, Cambodia Incursion, Kent State Shooting, Pentagon Papers Outreach, Cambodia Campaign, Paris Talks, Cooper-Church Amendment
People
Richard Milhous Nixon, Daniel Ellsberg, Ho Chi-Minh, Lon Nol, Sihanouk, Charles Goodell, George McGovern
Places
Washington, Phnom Penh, Kent, Ohio, Son Tay, Paris, Saigon, Moscow
Chronology for 1970
February 21, 1970
Paris Talks
Meets Henry Kissinger in secret negotiations
Database labels: Paris Talks
February 21, 1970
Secret Paris Talks
Begins secret talks in Paris with Le Duc Tho
Database labels: Secret Paris Talks
March 6, 1970
Public Laos Statement
Publicly addresses US policy and involvement in Laos
Database labels: Public Laos Statement
March 12, 1970
Ultimatum to Vietnamese Forces
Demands Vietnamese communist forces leave Cambodian territory
Database labels: Ultimatum to Vietnamese Forces
March 18, 1970
Cambodian Coup
Leads the government as the National Assembly removes Sihanouk while abroad
Database labels: Cambodian Coup
March 18, 1970
In Moscow asks Russia to press North Vietnam to remove troops from
In Moscow asks Russia to press North Vietnam to remove troops from Kampuchea
Database labels: In Moscow asks Russia to press North Vietnam to remove troops from
March 18, 1970
Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to
The Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to 0
Database labels: Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to; National Assembly · 2 related database rows consolidated
March 18, 1970
Overthrow
Removed from power by the Cambodian National Assembly while abroad
Database labels: Overthrow
March 22, 1970
Fights communists until victory or death against stooges of American imperialism
Fights communists until "victory or death" against "stooges of American imperialism"
Database labels: Fights communists until victory or death against stooges of American imperialism
March 24, 1970
Laos War Allegations
Publicly alleges that the United States is fighting a secret tribal war in Laos
Database labels: Laos War Allegations
March 1970
Alliance Kampuchea and United States
Leads to civil war in Kampuchea & US bombing of Khmer Rouges strongholds
Database labels: Alliance Kampuchea and United States
March 1970
Borders Closed
Orders airports and borders closed against Vietnamese communist movement
Database labels: Borders Closed
April 20, 1970
Troop Withdrawal Announcement
Announces further US troop withdrawals from Vietnam
Database labels: Troop Withdrawal Announcement
April 29, 1970
Cambodian Campaign
United States and South Vietnamese forces enter Cambodia against communist base areas
Database labels: Cambodian Campaign
April 30, 1970
Cambodia Campaign
Commands US forces during the Cambodia campaign
Database labels: Cambodia Campaign
April 30, 1970
Cambodia Incursion
Supports South Vietnamese operations into Cambodia against communist sanctuaries
Database labels: Cambodia Incursion
April 30, 1970
Cambodia Incursion
Announces US & South Vietnamese forces have attacked communist sanctuaries in Kampuchea
Database labels: Cambodia Incursion
April 30, 1970
Cambodia Incursion
Announces US and South Vietnamese operations into Cambodia
Database labels: Cambodia Incursion
April 30, 1970
Cambodia Incursion
Announces that US and South Vietnamese forces are entering Cambodia
Database labels: Cambodia Incursion
April 30, 1970
Cambodia Incursion
Decides to expand US ground operations into Cambodia
Database labels: Cambodia Incursion
May 1, 1970
Fishhook Operation
US forces begin operations against North Vietnamese sanctuaries in the Fishhook area
Database labels: Fishhook Operation
May 3, 1970
National Guard at Kent State
Sends the Ohio National Guard to Kent during antiwar protests
Database labels: National Guard at Kent State
May 4, 1970
Kent State Crisis
Kent State shootings follow nationwide protests over the Cambodia incursion
Database labels: Kent State Crisis
May 4, 1970
Kent State Shooting
Killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University
Database labels: Kent State Shooting · 4 related database rows consolidated
May 9, 1970
Lincoln Memorial Visit
Visits the Lincoln Memorial early in the morning and speaks with antiwar protesters
Database labels: Lincoln Memorial Visit
May 1970
Cambodian Campaign Response
Responds to allied incursions against communist base areas in Cambodia
Database labels: Cambodian Campaign Response
June 13, 1970
Campus Unrest Commission
Appointed to chair the President's Commission on Campus Unrest
Database labels: Campus Unrest Commission
June 19, 1970
Vietnam War Policy Continuity
Keeps Britain outside direct military participation in Vietnam after taking office
Database labels: Vietnam War Policy Continuity
June 30, 1970
Cooper-Church Amendment
Co-sponsors Senate action to restrict funds for US ground troops in Cambodia
Database labels: Cooper-Church Amendment · 2 related database rows consolidated
June 1970
Negotiations
Le Duc Tho & Kissinger meet in Paris for 3rd round of talks
Database labels: Negotiations
July 2, 1970
Joint Chiefs Chair
Becomes chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Database labels: Joint Chiefs Chair
July 2, 1970
Retirement
Ends service as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Database labels: Retirement
September 1, 1970
McGovern-Hatfield Amendment
Co-sponsors an amendment calling for US withdrawal from Vietnam
Database labels: McGovern-Hatfield Amendment · 2 related database rows consolidated
September 25, 1970
Vietnam Withdrawal Bill
Proposes legislation requiring withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam by the end of the year
Database labels: Vietnam Withdrawal Bill
October 7, 1970
Five Point Peace Plan
Proposes a standstill ceasefire and a five point peace plan for Indochina
Database labels: Five Point Peace Plan
November 12, 1970
My Lai Trial
Goes on trial for charges connected with the My Lai massacre
Database labels: My Lai Trial
November 21, 1970
Son Tay Raid
Commands the ground assault force during the Son Tay raid
Database labels: Son Tay Raid
November 21, 1970
Son Tay Raid
Commands the ground assault force in the Son Tay prisoner rescue raid
Database labels: Son Tay Raid
November 21, 1970
Son Tay Raid
Commands the joint task force for the Son Tay raid
Database labels: Son Tay Raid
November 21, 1970
Son Tay Raid
US forces raid Son Tay prison camp in North Vietnam to rescue prisoners of war
Database labels: Son Tay Raid · 2 related database rows consolidated
1970
Cambodia Bombing
Helps manage secret bombing and diplomatic strategy connected with Cambodia and Vietnam
Database labels: Cambodia Bombing
1970
Pentagon Papers Outreach
Tries to persuade sympathetic senators to release the Pentagon Papers
Database labels: Pentagon Papers Outreach
1970
Pentagon Papers Outreach
Is approached by Daniel Ellsberg about releasing the Pentagon Papers
Database labels: Pentagon Papers Outreach
1970
Vietnam War Opposition
Chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during Vietnam War debates
Database labels: Vietnam War Opposition
1970
Vietnamization
Commands US forces in Vietnam during Vietnamization and the Cambodia campaign
Database labels: Vietnamization
1970
Laos Hearings
Presses for scrutiny of secret US involvement in Laos
Database labels: Laos Hearings
1970
Cambodia Campaign
Leads South Vietnamese forces in operations in Cambodia
Database labels: Cambodia Campaign
1970
470th Transportation Group
The Liberation Route route extends past Siem Prang and reaches the Mekong River near Stung Treng. Hanoi also creates the 470th Transportation Group to manage the flow of men and supplies to the new battlefields in Kampuchea, the new "Liberation Route"
Database labels: 470th Transportation Group; Invasion of Kampuchea; Liberation Route · 3 related database rows consolidated
1970
Aid to North Vietnam
Keeps Soviet political and military aid flowing to North Vietnam
Database labels: Aid to North Vietnam
1970
Alliance Kampuchea, United States and South Vietnam
Leads to civil war in Kampuchea & US bombing of Khmer Rouges strongholds. Attacks on north Vietnamese sanctuaries bring Kampuchea into the war with south Vietnam
Database labels: Alliance Kampuchea, United States and South Vietnam
1970
Embassy War Coordination
Oversees US embassy coordination of the war in Laos
Database labels: Embassy War Coordination
1970
Fulbright Disclosure Effort
Ellsberg says he tries to furnish Pentagon Papers material to Senator J. William Fulbright in hopes of congressional disclosure.
Database labels: Fulbright Disclosure Effort
1970
Goodell Disclosure Effort
Ellsberg says he tries to furnish Pentagon Papers material to former Senator Charles Goodell while seeking official disclosure.
Database labels: Goodell Disclosure Effort
1970
Ho Chi Minh Trail
The 559th Group is made the equivalent of a Military Region during 1970 and was once again placed under the command of General Dong Sy Nguyen
Database labels: 559th Group; Ho Chi Minh Trail · 2 related database rows consolidated
1970
Long Tieng Defense
Defends the CIA-backed Hmong base at Long Tieng during heavy fighting
Database labels: Long Tieng Defense
1970
McGovern Disclosure Effort
Ellsberg approaches Senator George McGovern as part of his effort to have elected officials disclose the classified study.
Database labels: McGovern Disclosure Effort
1970
Negotiations
Le Duc Tho & Kissinger meet in Paris for 3rd round of talks. Le Duc Tho replaces Xuan Thuy in Paris for the 2nd round of talks Feb-Apr
Database labels: Negotiations
1970
Operation About Face
Commands Hmong forces in campaigns to retake positions in northern Laos
Database labels: Operation About Face
1970
Pentagon Papers Congressional Approach
Fulbright is among the senators Ellsberg says he approached while seeking congressional release of the Pentagon Papers.
Database labels: Pentagon Papers Congressional Approach
1970
Pentagon Papers Congressional Channel
Goodell becomes part of Ellsberg's unsuccessful effort to use political channels before wider press publication.
Database labels: Pentagon Papers Congressional Channel
1970
Pentagon Papers Congressional Disclosure
McGovern is approached as Ellsberg searches for a senator willing to make the classified study public.
Database labels: Pentagon Papers Congressional Disclosure
1970
Pentagon Papers Disclosure Approach
Goodell is among the political figures Ellsberg says he tried to furnish with Pentagon Papers material.
Database labels: Pentagon Papers Disclosure Approach
1970
Pentagon Papers Disclosure Strategy
Ellsberg seeks a way to make the classified history public through elected officials before turning to the press.
Database labels: Pentagon Papers Disclosure Strategy
1970
Siege of Attopeu
The Laotian towns of Attopeu and Saravane, at the foot of the Bolovens Plateau were seized by the North Vietnamese
Database labels: Siege of Attopeu
1970
Siege of Saravane
The Laotian towns of Attopeu and Saravane, at the foot of the Bolovens Plateau were seized by the North Vietnamese
Database labels: Siege of Saravane
1970
Trail Expansion
Expands North Vietnamese logistics through Laos despite US interdiction
Database labels: Trail Expansion
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Provenance
This year page is generated from World History Database records for 1970. Near-identical rows sharing date and place context are consolidated for display while the original database remains unchanged. Last reviewed 2026-10-06.