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Vietnam War veterans reflect on escape to Australia and legacy of Saigon's Fall, 50 years on

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Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, Vietnamese veterans Thanh Nguyen and Le Quang Vinh recount their escape to Australia. Their journey helped shape Australia's refugee policies and multicultural identity, leaving a lasting impact on the nation.
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