Saigon South Vietnam Part II Saigon in Vietnam War 1954-1975 By Hoa Nguyen kt66

The Heart of Vietnamese’s Fatherland! Doc-Lap Palace Notre Dame Church National Library Ben Thanh Market Saigon-Capital In VN War 1954-1975 of South Vietnam …… Never Forget Saigon! The Heart of Vietnamese’s Fatherland!

Vietnam’s The Heroic Queens Hung Vuong Temple “Trung Nu Vuong” Vietnam’s The Heroic Queens

Saigon Cholon Saigon To Khanh Hoi Central of Saigon Capital Click to Next Saigon Cholon Click to Next Click to Next Saigon To Phu-Nhuan Saigon To Khanh Hoi Central of Saigon Capital Click to Next

Doc-Lap, Palace of South Vietnam President in 1954 1954-1975 1901-1963 Doc-Lap, Palace of South Vietnam President in 1954 Mr. Ngo Dinh Diem The first democratically elected President of the Republic of South Vietnam 1955-1963 Mr. Ngo Dinh Diem was First President of South Vietnam

Doc-Lap , New Palace for South Vietnam Presidents (1963-1966) The second democratically Presidents of the Republic of South Vietnam 1963-1975 Doc-Lap , New Palace for South Vietnam Presidents (1963-1966) Mr. Tran van Huong Mr. Duong van Minh Mr. Nguyen Khanh Mr. Nguyen cao Ky Mr. Nguyen Van Thieu Mr. Vu van Mau Mr. Phan huy Quat Mr. Tran thien Khiem Mr. Nguyen Ba Can

The Battle reached Saigon in 1968… Phu Cuong Bien Hoa Binh Duong Province Xuan Loc Bien Hoa Province Long Khanh Province The Battle reached Saigon in 1968… Gia Dinh Saigon Provinces/Cities of Battles before the North Vietnamese reached Saigon in 1968 Gia Dinh Province Phuoc Tuy Province Long An Province Click to Next

Rescue mom… The North Vietnamese invasion destroyed the city infrastructure, environment, and killed millions of the people. Furthermore, the war wasted 80% of the national budget and destroyed a generation of teenagers drafted into the military.

… and Tears for Saigon Capital in 21 years of The War that invaded from the North Vietnam’s Communist He’s inside Battle-Field… Where are our parents…!? Vietnam War 1954-1975 We are in Hell of Vietnam War! Please, Save his Life…!? Yes, We try… Mau-Than Tet Festival 1968, The North Vietnamese reached and attempted to invade Saigon. Tears for my Husband Where is my Dad…!? Where is my Husband…!? Mom, where are We…!? in Heaven or Hell ! Please, Save my kid Life ! Tears for my Lover Tears for my Motherland Mothers of Fallen - Tears for our Sons of Both Side… Viet Cong Prisoners & Bodies 1968

Looking down to Saigon Capital in 1972 View on Saigon Suburbs from the air plane in 1972 Another Bird Eye View of Saigon Capital in 1972 Bird Eye View of Saigon Capital in 1972 Bird Eye View on Saigon River in 1972 Another Bird Eye View on Saigon River in 1972 Doc-Lap Palace Notre Dame Church National Library Ben Thanh Market Cholon District Saigon Central Market VNTT Bank National Bank Majestic Hotel View looking down to Chuong Duong dock, and Ham Nghi, Nguyen Hue, Tu Do streets That is part of somewhere to the east of Saigon Capital down there in 1968-1969 Looking down to Saigon Capital in 1972

Welcome To Sunny Saigon City. The Capital of South Vietnam in War 1954-1975

The South Vietnam Soldiers statue on the square View on Tu-Do street to the Notre-Dame Church in 1972 The GI strolled the Tu-Do street in 1972 View from Le-Loi ave. to the House of Representatives Palace View from Tu-Do street to Continental Palace The House of Representatives Palace in 1972 The House of Representatives Palace in 1970 View on Tu-Do street to Bach-Dang port View on Tu-Do street to the Notre-Dame Church in 1958 Tu-Do street in 1962 The House of Senator Palace on Chuong Duong dock of Saigon river Mr. Mickey worked for The Caribou restaurant on Tu-Do street in 1969 The South Vietnam Soldiers statue on the square in front of the House of Representatives Palace in 1972 Justice Palace at Cong Ly avenue in 1973 A GI strolled the Tu-Do street in 1971 The Continental Palace in 1970 The House of Representatives Palace & Caravell Hotel View on Tu-Do street to Notre-Dame Church

Saigon City Hall Flower Market during Tet Celebrations 1973 on View from Tax shopping Center on Nguyen Hue ave. to Bach-Dang Dock Saigon City Hall View from Nguyen Hue boulevard in 1968-1969 View from Eden Shopping Center on Nguyen Hue ave. to Tax shopping center & Bach Dang Dock Saigon City Hall in 1969 Saigon City Hall in 1966 Flower Market during Tet Celebrations 1973 on Nguyen Hue Boulevard. View from Saigon River toward Palace Hotel & City Hall Car… car… bumper to bumper on Nguyen Hue boulevard in 1968-1969 Saigon City Hall View on Nguyen Hue ave. to Saigon City Hall View from Rex Hotel to the House of Representatives & Caravell Hotel View on Nguyen Hue ave. to Eden shopping center & City Hall

View on Le Loi boulevard toward Ben Thanh market in 1971 A GI in the middle of Japan Scooters in 1969, On the front of The House of Representatives Palace Caravell hotel view on Le Loi boulevard toward Ben Thanh market in 1971 View toward Bach Dang port, from Eden shopping center to Tax shopping center on Nguyen Hue boulevard in 1969 Le Loi boulevard view toward Saigon central market in 1969 View on Le Loi boulevard toward Ben Thanh market in 1971 The “Flower Power” of the Hippies was the rage back in the World and Saigon Capital in early 1969

Ben Thanh Market in 1960 Ben Thanh Market’s Scenery in early 1960 Ben Thanh Market’s Views of the Front Gate Ben Thanh Market in 1960 Ben Thanh Market’s Scenery in early 1960 Ben Thanh Market’s Views of other Gates

Tet Festival of Ben Thanh Market Scenes in 1971 Tet Festival 1971 of Ben Thanh Market

"Destroy our North Ennemy on this River" LCU & PBR Going Up to Patrol on The Saigon River in 1969 Patrol Craft-Fast (PCF) boats Going Up To Patrol on The Saigon River in 1970 Map of Hoang Sa Navy Battle 1974 South Vietnam Navy on Bach Dang Dock of Saigon River in 1966 "Destroy our North Ennemy on this River" South Vietnam Navy Headquarter

View to Tran Hung Dao Statue on Bach Dang Port of Saigon River in 1969 The Public Dock on Bach Dang Port of Saigon River in 1969 Tran Hung Dao Statue, a Hero of the Bach Dang Battle. This Statue is on the Dock of the Saigon Port, at the Foot of Hai Ba Trung Boulevard in 1969 View to Tran Hung Dao Statue on Bach Dang Port of Saigon River in 1969 Majestic Hotel View from Saigon River in 1970 The Night Shift at Bach Dang port of Saigon river in 1970 Saigon Palace & Coya Tailor in 1966 Bach Dang Port of Saigon River in 1972

Vietnam National Museum in 1972 Le van Duyet Temple Gate in 1971 Lang Ong Temple in Tet Festival 1971 Vinh Nghiem Pagoda at Cong-Ly ave. in 1972 A Mosque Temple in 1972 Thich Quang Duc - The sacred fire, A Sacrifice for Religious Freedom, 1963 Tower of Xa Loi Pagoda in 1973 Vinh Nghiem Tower in 1972 Xa Loi Tower Van Hanh University under constructions Vietnam National Museum in 1972

Father Tam Church At Cholon in 1970 Tan Dinh Church in 1970 Notre Dame Church in 1972 Notre Dame Church on the President J. F. Kennedy Square in early 1960 Father Tam Church At Cholon in 1971 Father Tam Church At Cholon in 1971 Huyen Si Church in 1971 Huyen Si Church in 1971 Notre Dame on the Hoa-Binh Square while the raining season in 1973

Saigon Central Post-Office in early 1970

More than 50,000 of young G.I. were killed in the Vietnam War The Embassy of the United States in early 1960 in early 1970 More than 50,000 of young G.I. were killed in the Vietnam War 3rd Field Hosp Saigon 1965

The Young Gentlemen & Lady of Saigon Capital Before 1975 The Thunder Tiger Recon Team Extracted By H-34 Helicopter Vietnam era Caribou To Serve & Die for Father Country, Honor and Liability The Young Gentlemen & Lady of Saigon Capital Before 1975 A Vietnamese Air Force A-1H dropping its ordinance on an enemy target The Thunder Tiger Liaisons Service Commandos South Vietnam Army Victory Gate 19-6-1972 Vietnam-era Phantom II's with cammo paint in formation

Gia Long's Preparation for the Future and Teaching of Loving Life 'Teaching & Administrative Staff of Gia-Long High School in 1961 Class 1968-1969 Gia-Long HS’s Memories Before 1975 Class 1958-1959

Trung Vuong's Preparation for the Future and Teaching of Loving Life 1970

Marie Curie's Preparation for the Future and Teaching of Loving Life We are the Young Lady Vietnamese A Circle of Marie Curie Student HS. Before 1975

Petrus Ky's Preparation for the Future and Teachings of Loving Life Petrus Ky High School in 1965 1972-1973 Petrus Ky HS’s Memories Before 1975 Class of 1955 1972-1973 1972-1973 Snack Shop 1972-1973

CVA’s Students Graduated High School Graduation Chu Van An's Preparation for the Future and Teaching of Loving Life CVA’s Teachers 1952 CVA’s Teachers 1960 CVA’s Students Graduated with Parents 1960 Class 1972 Class 1960 Classe 1966-1967 High School Graduation

Lasan Taberd's Preparation for the Future and Teaching of Loving Life

Vietnamese Rock & Roll Movement in the 1960's Live Music Performance 1965 The Apple Three Band-1970 Vietnamese Rock & Roll Movement in the 1960's The Blue Stars Band-1970 The Crazy Dogs Band-1971

Before 1975 Some Famous Singers Of Saigon Capital Thanh Nga Renovated Actress, 1969 Some Famous Singers Of Saigon Capital Before 1975 Kim Loan Singer People of Saigon Capital before 1975 Kim Cuong Actress, 1969 Khanh Ly Singer and Trinh Con Son Musician, 1969 Khanh Ly Singer, 1962 Thanh Lan Singer Street Vendors - Small Businesses of Saigon Capital before 1975

Public Transportation of Saigon Capital in early 1960 Phu Tho Horse Race Course in early 1970 Highway 4, Cho Lon 1960 - 1970

The South Vietnam’s National Bank $1.00 issued before 1975 10cent issued 1966 $1.00 issued 1955 $1.00 issued 1964 $500.00 issued 1972 $500.00 issued before1975 $500.00 issued 1966 $100.00 issued before 1955 $100.00 issued 1966 $100.00 issued 1966 $1.00 issued 1956 $500.00 issued 1970 $100.00 issued 1966 $100.00 issued 1970 The South Vietnam’s National Bank $20.00 issued before 1975 $10.00 issued 1962 $2.00 issued 1955 South Vietnam’s Money $1000.00 issued 1972 $200.00 issued before 1975 $50.00 issued 1969 $200.00 issued before 1975 $50.00 issued 1972 $10.00 issued before 1955 $50.00 issued 1956 $5.00 issued before 1975 $1000.00 issued before 1975 $5.00 issued 1955 The South Vietnam’s National Bank $50.00 issued 1966

Anh Hùng Tử – Khí Hùng Bất Tử To Refuse The VC. Regime 30-04-1975 The Fall of Saigon Capital 30-April-1975 The Hero Commited Suicide 30-04-1975 Anh Hùng Tử – Khí Hùng Bất Tử The Victims of Vietnam War… The Victims of The Pirate after war… The R.E. Prisoners after war Viet-Cong Sentenced the Coronel Ho Ngoc Can In the Memory of the Fallen Heroes More than 2 millions Vietnamese of both side were killed in Vietnam War and more than ½ millions boat peoples, walking peoples died on the way to escape out their motherland, 1975-1995… The Boat People after war

Last C-141 to evacuate refugees from Saigon, April 28, 1975 The Evil of Vietnam War Last C-141 to evacuate refugees from Saigon, April 28, 1975

The Loving Memory Of Duy Tan Street To Honorably Die For Fatherland In the Memory of Vietnamese Died Who Searching for the Freedom The Loving Memory Of Duy Tan Street

Saigon after Vietnam War 1975-2005 South Vietnam Part III (To Be Continued) Saigon after Vietnam War 1975-2005 By Hoa Nguyen kt66