POW Return To Start Shortly After Signing
American prisoners of war may begin returning within hours after the Vietnam peace agreement is signed in Paris. Melvin Laird said initial homecoming flights could start soon after the cease fire and processing at Clark Field in the Philippines. Families are warned to expect depression and other issues as POWs adjust with a go slow approach.
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Peace in Vietnam Seen as War Ends and Peace Honors
TV and President Nixon announced an agreement to end the war in Vietnam and Southeast Asia with peace. People react across the country from a Florida living room to a Chicago suburb, a Pittsburgh dorm, and a San Diego naval club as calls for honor and readjusted futures ripple through families and soldiers.
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Critics divided after Nixon Vietnam peace pact announcement
US senators and representatives react to Nixon’s announced peace pact amid cautious optimism. Critics label it a temporary truce while supporters praise Nixon’s resolve. Key figures include Sen. Church Moss Proxmire Muskie Abzug and GOP leaders Ford Goldwater Scott Aiken Hatfield Stennis.
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Vermont
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