by Robert Luke (1963-65) I lived in Saigon summer of 1963 to Feb 1965 and attended the American School. We went through the Coup that overthrew President Diem, the bombing of the American theater (I think The Longest Day was still playing a the time), and various bomb threats (the American Pool, bicycle bombs [...]
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Here’s a brain twister for all you Saigon Kids. Let’s see how good your history and memories of Saigon are … What historic event took place today (November 11th) in Saigon during 1960? Leave your answers and memories of the day below in the Comments section. Bob Mary-Anne (Purvis) Sullivan here. Saigon 1962-1964 (ACS grades 5 & 6). I was researching the first bombing in hopes of getting some dates clear and luckily/happily stumbled upon this cite, decided to register. I read several of the blog comments on the first bombing of the movie theater and remember it a bit differently [...] Saigon slumbered on a Sunday morning in the spring of 1964. The so-called Paris of the Orient was quiet after the preceding night’s weekend revelry. Broad boulevards stood still, rows of tamarind trees reflecting morning dew as the tropical sun began its rise over the tiled roofs of villas, business establishments, and squatter camps [...] [ Admin Note: Kevin left these comments to another Post about the Palace bombing. I've moved it here for all to read and so it won't get lost in the Archives. You can read the original here. ] Geeze Ken, you were out of the loop, and you went to school? Not me! For [...] |
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