In 1975, U.S. soldiers in Vietnam received the long-awaited news that they were going home. This announcement was made through official channels, as the United States began the process of withdrawing its troops from the conflict in Vietnam. Amidst a mix of emotions, including relief and anticipation, they prepared to leave behind the strife of war and reunite with loved ones. | History In Pictures

In April 1975, things were "eerily calm and in many ways normal in Saigon." It turned out to be the calm before the storm. Watch the first chapter of our documentary, Last Days in Vietnam, before it airs on April 28 on PBS! | American Experience | PBS