Good Morning Vietnam

Explore sites that best illustrate the American military presence in Saigon during the Vietnam War, a time period depicted in the film “Good Morning, Vietnam.” One of the most indelible pictures from the Fall of Saigon in 1975 was that of American helicopters helping evacuees from the roof of the U.S. Embassy before communist troops took over. You will see that iconic building, as well as various quarters for the soldiers, including the residence of General William Westmoreland, Commander of the U.S. forces in the late 1960s. You will reach an even deeper understanding of the Vietnam War by browsing the War Remnants Museum. Your drive will pass the former USA embassy, some McVI offices. Continue your journey to the Women’s Museum, where you’ll learn about the significant contributions women made in ending the Vietnam War. Before or after your visit to Saigon, take a drive to the mangrove commando tunnel, a network dug by the Viet Cong in the countryside outside the city for defense and strategic operations. Explore the tunnel, the war memorial, and the cemetery where Viet Cong guerrillas were laid to rest during the conflict. You’ll also have the chance to sample local snacks that the Viet Cong guerrillas relied on during their battles