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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Vietnam War is becoming ancient history, says Viet Thanh Nguyen

    The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago today with the fall of Saigon. What is the war’s legacy in both countries?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 30, 2025 • 1 min read

    The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago today with the fall of Saigon. What is the war’s legacy in both countries?

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    Fall of Saigon 50th anniversary, ‘Goodbye Line’ project
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    4. 36:40What goodbye message would you leave using LA’s last payphones?
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      Madeleine Brand

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      Viet Thanh Nguyen

      Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    Fall of Saigon 50th anniversary, ‘Goodbye Line’ project
    1. 0:00Trump offers White House access if you buy his meme coin. Illegal?
    2. 15:34Amazon navigates tariff, price hikes, politics
    3. 24:55Vietnam War is becoming ancient history, says Viet Thanh NguyenYou’re reading this
    4. 36:40What goodbye message would you leave using LA’s last payphones?
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand