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American History

Mister Ed

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1. And President Ford's Democratic opponents did not condemn him.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Apr 30, 2023, 09:35 AM

Apr 2023

Although the collapse of Saigon and the subsequent evacuation were naturally chaotic, Democrats knew that Ford had done the best he could with the mess he inherited.

That's quite a contrast with the behavior of Republicans in the wake of Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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On this day, April 30, 1975, American forces completed a helicopter evacuation of Saigon. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 OP

And President Ford's Democratic opponents did not condemn him. Mister Ed Apr 2023 #1

My Uncle was there Farmer-Rick Apr 2023 #2