Left Behind in Saigon - April 30, 1975
About this episode
This episode recounts the experiences of South Vietnamese left behind during the fall of Saigon and reflects on the implications of unfulfilled promises by nations.
On April 30, 1975, ten thousand South Vietnamese waited at the gates of the American Embassy in Saigon as the last helicopters lifted off the roof. Most accounts of this day tell the story of American defeat. This episode tells the story of the people who weren't given the option to leave and asks what it means when a nation can't honor the promises it made. The answer echoes from Saigon to Kabul and beyond.
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