Six U.S. Representatives arrive in Saigon to assess deteriorating situation 40 years ago today (Feb 27 1975)


Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 11' (Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 1975, at 24:45)

(Thursday, February 27, 1975; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — A group of six members of the House of Representatives arrived at Tan Son Nhut air base near the city of Saigon today to make a four day visit to South Vietnam and Cambodia. They joined two representatives who had arrived Feb. 24, 1975, to assess the deteriorating war situation.