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First Big Move in 35,000-Man Vietnam Withdrawal
In the first big move of the 35,000 man withdrawal ordered by President Nixon, about 1,000 Marines of the 3rd Division left Vietnam for Okinawa, with 4,900 more to depart within a week. Casualties from a mortar attack on the DMZ border area were reported, and U.S. airstrikes followed in retaliation.
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Saigon
U.S
Vietnam
Okinawa
United States
Ste
Nixon
8Rd Division
Aaubuss
South Vietnam
da Nang
4Th Marine
U.S. 82Nd Airborne Division
Forbes Army Air Field
Kansas
Ft. Riley
Kan
Army Reserve
Kansas City