Recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

5/23/2024, 4:05 AM

This resolution recognizes the significance of the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when South Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces. The resolution also honors (1) the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (2) the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States; and (3) the memory of those Vietnamese who lost their lives attempting to flee Vietnam.

Bill 118 HRES 1187, also known as Recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the events that took place on April 30, 1975, when the city of Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces, marking the end of the Vietnam War.

The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices made by the Vietnamese people during the war and recognizes the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States. It also honors the memory of those who lost their lives during the conflict and expresses support for the Vietnamese community in the US.

The resolution highlights the importance of remembering and learning from the events of Black April and the Fall of Saigon, in order to ensure that such tragedies are not repeated in the future. It also calls on the US government to continue to support human rights and democracy in Vietnam. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1187 serves as a reminder of the impact of the Vietnam War on both the Vietnamese people and the United States, and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to promote peace and reconciliation.
Congress
118
Number
HRES - 1187
Introduced on
2024-04-30
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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4/30/2024
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the significance of the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when South Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces. The resolution also honors (1) the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (2) the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States; and (3) the memory of those Vietnamese who lost their lives attempting to flee Vietnam.

Bill 118 HRES 1187, also known as Recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the events that took place on April 30, 1975, when the city of Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces, marking the end of the Vietnam War.

The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices made by the Vietnamese people during the war and recognizes the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States. It also honors the memory of those who lost their lives during the conflict and expresses support for the Vietnamese community in the US.

The resolution highlights the importance of remembering and learning from the events of Black April and the Fall of Saigon, in order to ensure that such tragedies are not repeated in the future. It also calls on the US government to continue to support human rights and democracy in Vietnam. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1187 serves as a reminder of the impact of the Vietnam War on both the Vietnamese people and the United States, and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to promote peace and reconciliation.
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Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

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Latest Summary1/3/2025

This resolution recognizes the significance of the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when South Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces. The resolution also honors (1) the service of members of the U.S. A...

Latest Action4/30/2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the comm...