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White Christmas: The Fall of Saigon

A short “documentary” about the fall of Saigon and the role that the Bing Crosby song, “White Christmas” played in this historic event. The recording was broadcast on the radio on April 30, 1975, as a secret, pre-arranged signal precipitating the U.S. evacuation of Saigon.

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Thich Nhat Hahn “Walking the Earth”

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most respected and recognized Zen masters in the world, as well as being a renowned poet, peace activist, and human rights advocate. Born in Vietnam, and serving as a Buddhist monk since the age of 16, he was one of the founders of the “engaged Buddhism” movement, [...]

Bob Dylan rocks Vietnam in special concert

MARGIE MASON From Associated Press April 10, 2011 10:55 AM EDT

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (AP) — After nearly five decades of singing about a war that continues to haunt a generation of Americans, legendary performer Bob Dylan finally got his chance to see Vietnam at peace.

The American folk singer and songwriter [...]

Mourners salute beloved Hmong leader Gen. Vang Pao

GARANCE BURKE From Associated Press February 04, 2011 4:07 AM EST

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Tens of thousands of mourners are flocking to central California this weekend to honor the late Gen. Vang Pao, a key Unites States ally in Vietnam who inspired unparalleled reverence among the ethnic Hmong he led in battle and [...]

TOP (Tours Of Peace) Vietnam Veterans

This is a wonderful organization that Stevie recently told me about which I’d like to introduce you too.

Tours Of Peace (TOP) Vietnam Veterans is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1998 by a Vietnam Veteran, to help veterans and families heal and find peace through *Tours Of Peace*.

They enable those impacted by war to move forward. Their Tours Of Peace include spouses, children and relatives of veterans, and those killed in action. Their logo colors are blue and green, symbolizing *hope*.

During the Vietnam War, the time a person served in Vietnam was called a *tour*. Today, the time veterans and families spend in Viet-nam with TOP is called a *Tour Of Peace*. By revisiting the country where it all began, seeing Viet-nam as it is today, and helping others in the process – the healing begins.

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