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Congressmen Lowenthal, Correa, and Rouda Commemorate 44th Anniversary of Black April
Source: Alan Lowenthal (D-CA, 47th)
April 29, 2019
On April 30, 1975, Saigon, the capitol of the Republic of Vietnam, was invaded by communist forces in an event that became known as “Black April” or the “Fall of Saigon.” Following the collapse, millions of Vietnamese were forced to leave their homeland in search of freedom. Many found their way to the U.S., where today they comprise a vital and vibrant part of our diverse American family. Each year, Black April is somberly commemorated in Vietnamese American communities across the United States.

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