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The Marine Guard's Story

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Marine Guard Juan Valdez was one of the last left waiting for evacuation from the roof of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon during the American evacuation of Saigon April 29, 1975.

Aired: 04/28/15

Rating: NR

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