The fall of Saigon in 1975 marked the end of the Vietnam War and the definitive victory of North Vietnam over South Vietnam. This event signaled the unification of Vietnam under communist control, bringing an abrupt conclusion to a conflict that had caused immense loss of life and deep social divides, particularly in the United States. The fall also led to the evacuation of thousands of South Vietnamese citizens and U.S. personnel, many of whom faced persecution in the newly established regime. Internationally, it changed the perception of U.S. military power and influenced future foreign policy in Asia and beyond.