The ‘Fall of Saigon’ in 1975, how the news reported it

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April 30, 2020, marks the 45th anniversary of the “Fall of Saigon”, when communist North Vietnamese forces took control of the capital of South Vietnam. The event in 1975 marked the end of nearly 30 years of internal conflict and ushered in the end of the Vietnam war. The day was marked with confusion and fear as many tried to flee the city while US military forces left the country for good. This news report from the time shows how international media reported that momentous day, and includes…

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