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President Richard M. Nixon assumed responsibility for the Vietnam War as he swore the oath of office on January 20, 1969. He knew that ending this war honorably was essential to his success in the presidency.
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Nov 16, 2009 · At a news conference, President Richard Nixon says that the Vietnam War is coming to a “conclusion as a result of the plan that we have instituted.”. Nixon had announced at a conference in ...
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The US president, Richard Nixon, has appeared on national television to announce "peace with honour" in Vietnam. Statements issued simultaneously in Washington and Hanoi confirmed the peace...
Jan 23, 1973 · President Nixon announces to the nation and the world that the United States and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam have come to an agreement to end the war in Vietnam. He describes his desire not to settle for just any peace, but one which is sustainable and amenable to the parties involved.
Jan 23, 2012 · On Jan. 23, 1973, President Richard Nixon announced an accord had been reached to end the Vietnam War. In a televised speech, Nixon said the accord would “end the war and bring peace with...
Jan 23, 2015 · January 23, 1973: President Nixon addresses the nation and announces that the conclusion of an agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam has been reached. Video courtesy of...
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At 12:30 Paris time today, January 23, 1973, the Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam was initialed by Dr. Henry Kissinger on behalf of the United States, and Special Adviser Le Duc Tho on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.