American Experience

S27E06 Last Days In Vietnam

As the North Vietnamese Army closed in on Saigon, South Vietnamese resistance was crumbling. Nearly 5,000 Americans still needed evacuation, but their local allies, coworkers, and friends faced certain capture if abandoned. In defiance of official orders, a handful of unforgettable Americans stepped forward. Without authorization, they launched daring operations that pulled countless South Vietnamese to safety, risking everything to ensure none were left behind.