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The lasting impact of Operation Babylift 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War

9 June 2025
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The lasting impact of Operation Babylift 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War
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In April 1975, during the final days of the Vietnam War, President Gerald Ford initiated Operation Babylift to evacuate approximately 3,000 babies fathered by U.S. servicemen, fearing for their safety as North Vietnamese forces entered Saigon. The operation faced tragedy when its first flight crashed, killing 78 children, yet it continued, ultimately airlifting over 2,500 children to the U.S., including Thuy Williams, who was saved just before the crash. While the mission has drawn criticism for occasionally removing children without parental consent, it provided life-changing opportunities for many evacuees, like Williams, who went on to serve in various capacities, including the military and youth coaching.

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