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Opinion: Vietnam's Disheartening Anniversary

Opinion: Vietnam's Disheartening Anniversary

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Apr 05, 2012
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April 30, 1975, holds great significance for the Vietnamese. For some, it is the day when their country was lost. For others it is the day when their country, once divided between North and South, was finally reunited.

For them, April 30 is a date to be celebrated. Ultimately, however, it is the day when Saigon fell to the Communists, and Vietnam and her…

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