April 29th: A Day of Closure and Accountability in Asia

April 29th: A Day of Closure and Accountability in Asia

Today, we will explore the historical events that took place in Asia on April 29th. We will look into the United States’ final involvement in the Vietnam War with Operation Frequent Wind, and the start of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, which held former Japanese leaders accountable for war crimes.

Vietnam War: Operation Frequent Wind – 1975

On April 29, 1975, during the Vietnam War, the United States launched Operation Frequent Wind, a mission to evacuate U.S. citizens from Saigon before the city fell to North Vietnamese forces. This operation marked the end of U.S. involvement in the war.
Reference: Operation Frequent Wind

International Military Tribunal for the Far East – 1946

On April 29, 1946, the International Military Tribunal for the Far East convened to indict former Prime Minister of Japan Hideki Tojo and 28 other former Japanese leaders for war crimes committed during World War II. This tribunal aimed to hold these individuals accountable for their actions and to bring justice to the victims of the war.
Reference: International Military Tribunal for the Far East