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    How refugees built Little Saigon in OC

    Fifty years ago today, the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon. Many Vietnamese refugees escaped and built Little Saigon in Orange County, growing it politically and economically.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • May 1, 2025 • 4m Listen

    Fifty years ago today, the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon. Many Vietnamese refugees escaped and built Little Saigon in Orange County, growing it politically and economically.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Shaquille Woods

      Afternoon News Producer

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      Gustavo Arellano

      columnist, LA Times

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