The Fall of Saigon occurred on April 30, 1975, marking the end of the Vietnam War. It was the moment when the capital of South Vietnam, Saigon, was captured by the North Vietnamese Army. This event signified the collapse of the South Vietnamese government and the reunification of Vietnam under communist control. The fall led to a mass exodus of people from Saigon, with many attempting to flee the country. The event is often seen as a significant turning point in U.S. foreign policy and had lasting effects on Vietnam and its people, as well as on American society.