when did vietnam war end

The Vietnam War is generally considered to have ended on April 30, 1975 , with the fall of Saigon and the surrender of the South Vietnamese government to North Vietnamese forces.

Quick Scoop: Key Dates

• Official end of the war: April 30, 1975 (fall of Saigon, South Vietnam surrenders, marking the final end of the Vietnam War).

• End of direct U.S. combat involvement:
  • Paris Peace Accords signed January 27, 1973, setting terms for ceasefire and U.S. withdrawal.

* Most U.S. combat troops were out of Vietnam by March–August 1973.

So if you’re answering “when did the Vietnam War end,” the historically standard answer is April 30, 1975 , while noting that the U.S. pulled its forces out earlier in 1973.

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