POWs Return Home After Years in Prison Camps
American prisoners of war pour from Hanoi area jails to embrace freedom after long confinement. Survivors recall torture, isolation, and mass propaganda efforts while rejoicing in homecoming moments in San Diego and Boston. Some veterans mourn comrades who died in captivity and reflect on endurance and unity.
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Esper Concludes Series On Vietnam Exit and Saigon Surrender
George Esper wraps up his 10 part series by examining the final withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam and the official surrender of Saigon.
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