PowerPoint strikes again.
[Slide: "Fall of South Vietnam (1975)"]
Prof. Meyer: Now to the fall of South Vietnam. So in 1975, South Vietnam fell.
[Advances slide. Laughter. Returns to slide.]
Prof. Meyer: But seriously. This is a picture of the embassy evacuation. It was a terribly embarassing way for the U.S. to leave the country. Helicopters were airlifting people out as fast as they could. And if you look closely—[circles shadowy figure with laser pointer] — you’ll see John Kerry climbing the fence, trying to switch sides at the last minute.

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