Vietnam Marks 50th Anniversary Of End Of Vietnam War

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - APRIL 30: People take part in a parade marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of Vietnam on April 30, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The parade, which starts along Le Duan Street and branches out into four directions through the city, features more than 13,000 participants, including military units, civilians, students, and performers. The event also includes artistic performances, drone displays, and a fireworks show. April 30th marks 50 years since North Vietnamese troops stormed the Independence Palace in Saigon — now known as Ho Chi Minh City — ending the nearly two-decade war between the communist North and the US-allied South. (Photo by Thanh Hue/Getty Images)