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Ho Chi Minh City, Former USA embassy, USA consulate |
| Finished
in 1967, the building was almost taken by surprise by the
communists in 1968, during the Tet-offensive. In 1975 it became
known all over the world, when thousands of people gathered here
to flee the country. Today the building has been demolished to
build a new USA consulate. In front of the walls surrounding the
premises stands a statue, celebrating the peace. |
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Duan Boulevard, Ho Chi Minh City |
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Last
hours in 1975: civilians and officials scramble for places on
one of many evacuation flights to American aircraft carriers (not
a picture of the embassy).
(VNS File Photos) |
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In
2000 the building with the heli's on the roof has been
demolished.
(CW
2000)
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Some
Americans are still running around the premises of the newly
build consulate.
(CW 2000) |
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Socialist Republic of Vietnam
