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Statement by the President on evacuation of American personnel from South Viet Nam [Ford Speech or Statement]
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Statement by the President on evacuation of American personnel from South Viet Nam [Ford Speech or Statement]
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Digitized from Box 10 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 29, 1975
Office of the White House Press Secretary
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
During the past week, I had ordered the reduction of American personnel in
the United States mission in Saigon to levels that could be quickly evacuated
during an emergency, while enabling that mission to continue to fulfill its duties.
During the day on Monday, Washington time, the airport at Saigon came under
persistent rocket as well as artillery fire and was effectively closed. The
military situation in the area deteriorated rapidly.
I, therefore, ordered the evacuation of all American personnel remaining in
South Viet Nam.
The evacuation has been completed. I commend the personnel of the Armed
Forces who accomplished it, as well as Ambassador Graham Martin and the
staff of his mission who served so well under difficult conditions.
This action closes a chapter in the American experience. I ask all Americans
to close ranks, to avoid recrimination about the past, to look ahead to the
many goals we share and to work together on the great tasks that remain to
be accomplished.
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