VIETNAM PEACE ACCORDS SIGNED
Paris (JFK+50) On January 28, 1973, the New York Times reported that peace accords* bringing an end to America's "direct military involvement" in the war in Vietnam were signed here in Paris the previous day. The New York Times said that the signing took place..."in eerie silence."
SOURCE
"Vietnam Peace Pacts Signed: America's Longest War Halts," The New York Times, January 28, 2019.
Paris (JFK+50) On January 28, 1973, the New York Times reported that peace accords* bringing an end to America's "direct military involvement" in the war in Vietnam were signed here in Paris the previous day. The New York Times said that the signing took place..."in eerie silence."
The Times also reported that despite a cease-fire agreement, hostilities continued and that President Richard M. Nixon "had ended the military draft." By the agreement, the United States would remove all land and air forces from Vietnam.
Today's New York Times is reporting, coincidentally, that peace talks between United States and Taliban forces in Afghanistan "may bring an end to America's longest war--after more than 17 years."
*Signing of the Paris Peace Accords took place on Jan 27 1973. Three governments were represented: Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam), Republic of South Vietnam & the Provisional Revolutionary Government.
SOURCE
"Vietnam Peace Pacts Signed: America's Longest War Halts," The New York Times, January 28, 2019.
Signing of Vietnam Peace Agreement
January 27, 1973
Paris, France
NARA Photo
