VIETNAM Wartime Photos (1969 and afterwards)
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22 Apr 1976, Saigon, South Vietnam --- South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu speaks to his people last 4/21 on TV saying that he resigns. Thieu served as chief executive of South Vietnam 54-days short of 10-years, longer than any other Saigon Leader. The 52-year old President decided to step aside after lead of virtually every military, political and religious block told him they lacked confidence in his leadership. --- Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS
U1835150
22 Apr 1976, Saigon, South Vietnam --- South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu speaks to his people last 4/21 on TV saying that he resigns. Thieu served as chief executive of South Vietnam 54-days short of 10-years, longer than any other Saigon Leader. The 52-year old President decided to step aside after lead of virtually every military, political and religious block told him they lacked confidence in his leadership. --- Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS