The Fall of Saigon

The Fall of Saigon occurred on April 30, 1975, marking the end of the Vietnam War. After years of conflict, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam. This event led to the collapse of the South Vietnamese government and the reunification of Vietnam under communist control. The fall was significant not only as a military defeat but also as a symbol of the United States' withdrawal from Vietnam, which had been deeply involved in supporting the South Vietnamese. The event prompted a large exodus of people fleeing the new regime, leading to a humanitarian crisis.