On 30 April 1975, war correspondent Xuan Phuong witnessed the fall of Saigon amidst chaos as people scrambled to evacuate the US embassy. The following day, she entered a frenzied city, filled with discarded belongings, and observed the official surrender of South Vietnam’s president at the Presidential Palace. With North Vietnam victorious, Vietnam would soon reunify after a devastating war. As the 50th anniversary approaches, Vietnam plans grand celebrations, reflecting on its past, while the US administration’s non-participation frustrates veterans advocating for reconciliation.
On the day of Saigon's fall, I found chaos—clothes and luggage discarded along the streets, buildings being looted, it felt surreal to witness.
As I stood inside the Presidential Palace, I saw the president surrender, leaving through the back door due to the tanks at the front.
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