Historical Events tagged with "orphans"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Operation Babylift: Evacuating Vietnamese Orphans

April 3rd, 1975 49 years ago

Operation Babylift was initiated to evacuate thousands of at-risk Vietnamese children during the final days of the Vietnam War. As South Vietnam collapsed, American military and civilian organizations mobilized aircraft to facilitate the relocation of orphans to the United States and other countries. The operation was prompted by fears for the safety of vulnerable children amid the advancing North Vietnamese forces. Ultimately, thousands of children were airlifted in a massive humanitarian effort, embodying a significant rescue mission amid a turbulent conflict.

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