The End of the Vietnam War

The video explores the end of the Vietnam War, focusing on the Paris Peace Accords signed on January 27, 1973, by President Richard Nixon. The negotiations began under President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968. Nixon increased military pressure while negotiating peace, leading to a ceasefire and U.S. troop withdrawal. However, the ceasefire soon collapsed, and fighting resumed, culminating in the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marking the war's end.

Who was the U.S. President when negotiations to end the Vietnam War began?

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Gerald Ford

• John F. Kennedy

What was a key element of Nixon's strategy to end the Vietnam War?

• Increasing military pressure

• Withdrawing all troops immediately

• Ignoring the conflict

• Invading North Vietnam

On what date did Nixon announce the end of offensive actions in Vietnam?

• January 27, 1973

• December 31, 1972

• January 15, 1973

• April 30, 1975

What was the main agreement of the Paris Peace Accords?

• A permanent division of Vietnam

• A full-scale invasion of North Vietnam

• A ceasefire and U.S. troop withdrawal

• An increase in U.S. military aid

How long did the U.S. have to withdraw its troops according to the Paris Peace Accords?

• 60 days

• 120 days

• 30 days

• 90 days

What happened almost immediately after the ceasefire was declared?

• The ceasefire collapsed

• South Vietnam gained independence

• North Vietnam surrendered

• Peace was maintained

What did the North Vietnamese do during the ceasefire?

• Signed a new peace treaty

• Built up troops and equipment

• Reduced their military presence

• Surrendered to South Vietnam

When did North Vietnamese forces capture Saigon?

• March 15, 1974

• May 1, 1975

• January 27, 1973

• April 30, 1975

What was the significance of capturing Saigon?

• It marked the beginning of the Vietnam War

• It marked the end of the Vietnam War

• It led to a new peace treaty

• It resulted in U.S. re-engagement

Which museum and library presents this segment of military history?

• Smithsonian National Museum

• Pritzker Military Museum and Library

• National World War II Museum

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial