Fall of Saigon and End of the Vietnam War

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The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, leading to the fall of the South Vietnamese government and a massive evacuation of civilians and military personnel.

Key Points

  • Victorious North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon on April 30, 1975, leading to the end of the Vietnam War
  • Thousands of South Vietnamese civilians and military personnel tried to flee the city before its fall
  • The fall of Saigon marked the end of the South Vietnamese government and decades of conflict