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How did the Vietnam War end?

The Vietnam War is an ugly scar left on the fabric of history and one still deeply felt in the country it ravaged. Perhaps, it would not have been as ugly had the end not been stalled, had diplomatic mistakes not been made, and had self-interest not got in the way of decision-making.

There is no other way to paint it: the Vietnam War was brutal for all sides, although the Vietnamese people, from the North and South, took the brunt of the damage, with their casualties, both military and civilian, far exceeding that of American troops.

George W. Hopkins called the Vietnam War “the most divisive conflict in American history” with the exception of the Civil War (Hopkins 2000). It lasted through 5 presidencies, spanning 3 decades, with 9 years being considered the official time wherein the US was actively partaking in the fight, even though American involvement lasted for way longer than that, with military aid having first been sent in the 1950s, while the Vietnamese fought the French occupation, and continued until 1975.

In the documentary series The Vietnam War (2017), the narrator explains:

“It was begun in good faith by decent people out of fateful misunderstandings, American over-confidence, and Cold War miscalculation. And it was prolonged because it seemed easier to muddle through than to admit that it had been caused by tragic decisions, made by five American presidents, belonging to both political parties.”

The end of the war is considered to have been marked by the fall of Saigon – quickly thereafter renamed Ho Chi Minh City. However, the overall context is much more complicated than this. The war’s end came slowly, being promised to the American people quite often before actually taking place.

How did it all come to a close?

Vietnam War soldiers Screengrabs via PBS

In the early 1970s, American troops finally withdrew from Vietnam. This was partly the result of the contention and frustration felt among US citizens which materialized in the form of large-scale protests. One such memorable protest was, when decorated Vietnam veterans decided to get rid of their medals in the most impactful fashion. In the aforementioned documentary series, one veteran recalled:

“We’d originally intended to put our medals in a body bag and have them delivered to Congress, but the Nixon administration erected this big wire and wood fence on the steps of our Capitol to keep us out —keep out the young men and women who were fighting that war. And all that did was piss us off and give us the greatest photo opportunity that we could ever have had.”

By this point, the war had escalated and become too costly for soldiers and taxpayers with victory being no nearer. Eventually, this anti-war movement, which was pressuring the government more and more, started yielding results. But they did not come as quickly as they perhaps should have due to Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger’s 1969 “Vietnamization” plan, which aimed to gradually withdraw US troops and prepare and equip the South Vietnamese army to hold its ground against the North.

Black and White photos from the Vietnam WarScreengrabs via PBS

The plan failed to ensure that South Vietnam could stand on its own and, as the US left them, the South’s Army of the Republic of Vietnam had no chance of fighting back the North’s advancing forces. By the end of 1971, only 140.000 US troops remained, and, after the Paris Peace Accords in early 1973, the last American prisoners of war were released from their captivity in Hanoi – the one condition the US was adamant to fulfil in order to agree to a full withdrawal.

However, the ceasefire agreed upon during the Paris peace talks, was often disrespected. During this time, America misled South Vietnam to believe it would not completely abandon them to their fate, which it ultimately did. The president of South Vietnam, Nguyễn Văn Thiệu, had wrongly believed the US would not completely abandon them after all they had invested into the war. The truth was, even the majority of the South Vietnamese who had aided US soldiers during the war were never safely relocated to the US.

In 1975, the conflict between the North and the South raged on, with the latter clearly losing at a spectacular rate. The North was rapidly marching down on the South and claiming city after city. By the end of April 1975 North Vietnam’s forces marched into Saigon, effectively ending the South Vietnamese regime and the war. With an end now imminent and fearing for their safety, thousands of South Vietnamese people attempted to flee the city as chaos erupted.

The country did not get absolute peace with the conclusion of the war. It had been decimated over many decades of harrowing warfare, with many civilians struggling to find work and make ends meet. It is unquestionable how this years-long destructive war engraved enduring collective trauma into the land and its people.

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Title: How did the Vietnam War end?
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Published Date: Fri, 10 May 2024 10:50:09 +0000

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‘I AM ENTITLED TO SPECIFICITY’: A single tweet proves just how much of a liar convicted felon Donald Trump really is

So that’s a wrap for the Donald Trump hush money trial, and what a conclusion it was — after several arduous weeks of the former president acting like a child, breaking his gag order, and crapping his pants, he is now a convicted felon.

However, the business mogul is now trying to claim that he doesn’t actually know what he’s being charged with. In a post to Truth Social the day before the verdict, Trump wrote, “I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT THE CHARGES ARE IN THIS RIGGED CASE.” It’s pretty much a last ditch effort to further his narrative that the whole case is rigged, something which members of the MAGA crowd like Lauren Boebert have certainly bought into. However, it’s also a straight up lie on Trump’s part.

Literally, less than two months ago he stood in court and stated that he understood the charges. So which is it? Either Trump is a liar, and a bad one at that, or he’s going senile, which is definitely a possibility here. Maybe if he’d made more of an effort to stay awake during the trial he would have more of a clue as to what’s going on.

His desperation is really showing and it seems like people are pretty easily seeing through his lies now. People on X are celebrating the landmark conviction today with calls to lock him up.

Whether or not Trump will actually serve any prison time remains to be seen. Judge Merchan will hand down his sentence on July 11 and it’s certainly possible that he could do time behind bars, but it’s also possible he won’t — we’ll have to wait and see.

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Published Date: Fri, 31 May 2024 10:40:35 +0000

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Who Is Cole Sprouse’s Girlfriend? Ari Fournier’s Age & Marriage Rumors Explained

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Riverdale star, Cole Sprouse has attracted a lot of questions about his impending wedding to his current girlfriend, Ari Fournier. This speculation follows the successful wedding of his twin brother Dylan last year. Many of Cole’s supporters have expressed an interest in his girlfriend’s age and the impending marriage rumors.

Here’s a closer look into who Ari Fournier is, her age as well as her marriage prospects with Cole.

Who is Cole Sprouse dating in 2024?

Cole Sprouse is presently dating Ari Fournier.

The couple have been together for over three years now, having started dating in 2021. As per US Magazine, Cole and Ari were first spotted publicly in March 2021, when the duo was photographed taking a stroll through the city of Vancouver while holding hands. Since then, the pair hasn’t shied away from publicizing their relationship, happily posting their moments together on social media from time to time.

Fournier notably celebrated their third anniversary in January of this year by posting a special carousel on Instagram, accompanied by a wholesome caption.

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Is Cole Sprouse married or engaged?

No, Cole Sprouse is not married or engaged, at the time of writing. He and Ari Fournier have not officially announced any update on their relationship.

The rumors around Cole Sprouse’s supposed marriage to his girlfriend have much to do with his twin brother Dylan getting married recently. Dylan Sprouse finally wedded his long-term partner, Barbara Palvin, in July 2023.

While talking to PEOPLE, Cole revealed that he has recently been bombarded with questions about marriage from all directions. He further acknowledged the fact that he is now the only unwed Sprouse but clarified that he feels no pressure.

In a separate interview on SiriusXM’s Let’s Talk Off Camera Kelly Ripa, Cole expressed gratitude towards his partner for not pushing him on the topic of marriage at any point in time. According to his statements, the couple seems to be progressing steadily by taking it one day at a time.

How old is Ari Fournier’s age?

Born in 1998, Ari Fournier is currently aged 25.

Fournier is six years younger than her partner, Cole Sprouse who was born on August 4, 1992.

According to Elle, Fournier is an Elite professional model and was discovered at 15 via Instagram. The Canadian-born model also has a YouTube channel that features videos on beauty, travel, life after lockdown, and what it’s like to be a model.

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Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Netflix

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via NetflixPhoto Credit: Digital Entertainment (DEI)

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is a 1994 musical romantic drama film. The story follows Prem and Nisha, who are in a relationship with each other, have to give up their love for the family. Rejoicing Indian wedding customs, the film is helmed iconic in Indian cinema history, paving way for more imaginative and romantic productions.

Here’s how you can watch and stream Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! via streaming services such as Netflix.

Is Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! available to watch via streaming?

Yes, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is available to watch via streaming on Netflix.

Prem studies business under his father and elder brother Rajesh. Nisha, a student of computer science, is adored by her parents and older sister, Pooja. Rajesh and Pooja get engaged when fate brings the two families together. Nisha remains with Pooja gets pregnant and attends the customary event prior to the baby’s birth. Prem and Nisha declare their love for one another and have a relationship in secret. But Pooja passes away in an accident, bringing the household to a standstill. Rajesh’s health declines as a result of his concerns for his motherless child’s future. Nisha’s father advises her to wed Rajesh and become Pooja’s child’s mother. Prem and Nisha give up their love. When Rajesh finds out the real reason for their sacrifice, fate steps in, blesses and unites the two loves.

Written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya , the cast features Madhuri Dixit as Nisha, Salman Khan as Prem, Mohnish Behl as Rajesh and Renuka Shahane as Pooja.

Watch Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! streaming via Netflix

Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is available to watch on Netflix.

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You can watch via Netflix by following these steps:

  1. Visit netflix.com/signup
  2. Choose a payment plan from the following:
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  3. Enter your email address and password to create an account
  4. Enter your chosen payment method

The cheapest Netflix Standard with Ads Plan provides all but a few of its movies and TV shows. However, it will show ads before or during most of its content. You can watch in Full HD and on two supported devices at a time.

Its Standard Plan provides the same but is completely ad-free while also allowing users to download content on two supported devices with an additional option to add one extra member who doesn’t live in the same household.

The Premium Plan provides the same as above, though for four supported devices at a time, with content displaying in Ultra HD. Users get to download content on up to six supported devices at a time and have the option to add up to two extra members who don’t live in the same household. Netflix spatial audio is also supported.

NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.







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