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First Vietnamese refugees reach Ft Chaffee amid rain and uncertainty
The initial group of 345 Vietnamese refugees arrives at Ft Chaffee after a long journey from the airport to the Arkansas base. They face cold, damp weather, limited heat, and a stark, unfamiliar setting as they begin processing and orientation toward American life. News crews crowd the scene as the refugees adjust to their new surroundings.
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