Famous quote by Nguyen Van Thieu

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The United States did not keep its promise to help us fight for freedom and it was in the same fight that the United Sta
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"The United States did not keep its promise to help us fight for freedom and it was in the same fight that the United States lost 50,000 of its young men"

- Nguyen Van Thieu

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This quote by Nguyen Van Thieu talks to the busted assurance of the United States to assist fight for liberty in Vietnam. It is a reminder of the tremendous expense of the Vietnam War, both in terms of human life and also busted assurances. The United States had actually assured to aid the Vietnamese fight for freedom, but eventually failed to deliver on that particular promise. This failure resulted in the loss of 50,000 American lives, a misfortune that could have been stayed clear of had the United States kept its pledge. The quote works as a pointer of the effects of damaged guarantees as well as the damaging expense of battle. It is a pointer of the requirement for countries to maintain their guarantees and to think meticulously prior to entering into any kind of dispute.

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Nguyen Van Thieu This quote is written / told by Nguyen Van Thieu between April 5, 1923 and September 29, 2001. He was a famous Statesman from Vietnam. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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