Congressman Lowenthal Introduces House Resolution To Recognize 47th Anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon

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Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), today, introduced a bipartisan House resolution recognizing the significance of the 47th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon. Cosponsoring the resolution were Congress Members Lou Correa (CA-46), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Young Kim (CA-39), and Michelle Steel (CA-48).

The resolution also honors the military service of U.S. and South Vietnamese forces that fought and died in Vietnam; the hundreds of thousands who lost their lives escaping Communism; and the contributions to the United States from the Vietnamese American community over the past four decades.

On April 30, 1975, Saigon, the capital of the Republic of Vietnam, was invaded by Communist North Vietnam forces in an event known as ""Black April'' or the ""Fall of Saigon'', which is observed in Vietnamese American communities across the United States each year. Following the collapse, millions of Vietnamese were forced to leave their homeland in search of freedom. Many found their way to the U.S., where today they comprise a strong, vibrant community that has given invaluable contributions to our nation.

"Despite the passage of 47 years, the Fall of Saigon remains a somber moment that continues to resonate throughout the Vietnamese American community in the U.S. and throughout the world," Congressman Lowenthal said. "This time is an annual remembrance of tremendous loss, a celebration of survival, and a reminder of the continued struggle for freedom, democracy and human rights for all people in Vietnam. Each year, I introduce this resolution each to formally recognize the significance of the Fall of Saigon and what it continues to mean to millions of Americans. We must never forget the sacrifices that were made in the fight for democracy and human rights in Vietnam--a struggle that continues to this day."

Click here to read the full text of the resolution.

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