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Vietnam War Death Toll Surges in 1974 Despite No U.S. Losses
Saigon reports 62,019 Communist fatalities in 1974 and government troops with 15,241 killed plus 3,454 civilian deaths, totaling 80,714 war dead. Only 1972 exceeded this cost. no American deaths in 1974 but Americans died 1957-1973. The last U.S. death occurred Dec 15, 1973 near Saigon. Washington notes 1.27 trillion vehicle miles driven in 1974, a 3% drop from 1973, signaling possible lasting travel habit changes.
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