The Paris Peace Accords

The Paris Peace Accords, signed in 1973, were an agreement aimed at ending the Vietnam War. They involved the United States, South Vietnam, North Vietnam, and the Viet Cong, and established a ceasefire, withdrew U.S. troops, and called for the release of prisoners. The accords also intended to restore peace and allow for political negotiations to unify Vietnam peacefully. While they stopped active U.S. military involvement, conflict in Vietnam continued, eventually leading to the fall of Saigon in 1975. The agreement marked a significant step toward ending one of the most contentious conflicts of the 20th century.