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Fall of Saigon: The End of the Vietnam War and America’s Chaotic Exit

On April 30, 1975, the world watched as helicopters lifted desperate Americans and South Vietnamese from rooftops in Saigon. In this powerful episode, we explore the dramatic and heartbreaking final hours of the Vietnam War—known as the Fall of Saigon.

Learn how years of conflict came to a sudden end, how U.S. forces scrambled to evacuate as North Vietnamese troops entered the city, and what the fall meant for Vietnam, America, and the world. We also examine the emotional toll, the haunting images, and the lasting legacy of one of the most symbolic moments in modern military history.

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