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. Keep driving to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which the Viet Cong dug in the countryside outside Saigon for their fighting and protection. The section that you will view stretches for more than 100 miles.