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...made at the time the Paris accords were signed, to the effect that the U.S. would, in his words, "immediately and vigorously supply South Viet Nam" in the event of a full-scale Communist offensive. Tears flowing down his cheeks, Thieu then announced: "I depart today. I ask my countrymen???the armed forces and religious groups?to forgive me my past mistakes I made while in power. The country and I will be grateful to you. I am very undeserving. I am resigning, but I am not deserting...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE WAR: Preparing to Deal for Peace | 5/5/1975 | See Source »

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