April 30, 1975
The fall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War
North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, bringing the long conflict to an end. Its effects remained present in the lives of veterans, refugees, military families, and communities—including the stories and records preserved by Preston County families.
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