Wedding Bells at Notre Dame

Survivor's Guide To Tet In Saigon

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February 3rd 2011
They came spilling out of the Le Loi darkness mounted on screaming metallic steeds. It looked as if the entire regiment was headed right for our position. The reflections of the decorative tree lights spun in their dark eyes like cigarette embers swirling down black holes. We saw an opening in their ranks and raced for it. “Karen! For the love of God baby, MOVE!” My shout was lost in the a ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more