The fall of Saigon occurred on April 30, 1975, marking the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam under communist control. This event followed years of conflict and significant loss of life, during which the U.S. had heavily intervened to support the South Vietnamese government against communist forces. The chaotic fall was characterized by the rapid dismantling of the U.S. presence and the desperate evacuation of American personnel and Vietnamese allies. The event signified not only the collapse of South Vietnam but also reflected the broader geopolitical changes in Southeast Asia and the implications for U.S. foreign policy in the region.