Vietnam celebrates 40 years since the fall of Saigon
- 9 years ago
Vietnam is marking 40 years since the end of a war which killed at least three million of its citizens.
The country’s political and military powers attend a colourful parade in Ho Chi Minh City.
Formerly known as Saigon, the then capital of South Vietnam fell to the north in 1975, setting the wheels in motion for the nation’s reunification under Communist rule.
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The Vietnam War was fought over more than two decades, following the signing of the Geneva Accords in 1
The country’s political and military powers attend a colourful parade in Ho Chi Minh City.
Formerly known as Saigon, the then capital of South Vietnam fell to the north in 1975, setting the wheels in motion for the nation’s reunification under Communist rule.
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The Vietnam War was fought over more than two decades, following the signing of the Geneva Accords in 1