Description
This exclusive NFT, the first in a six-part Fall of Saigon collection, captures a moment of intense deliberation as President Gerald Ford meets with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller in the Oval Office. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the tense discussions unfolding within the highest ranks of the U.S. government as they grappled with the impending fall of Saigon and the end of America’s two-decade involvement in the Vietnam War. The image is marked by the solemn expressions and heavy atmosphere that reflect the gravity of the situation.
The decisions made in this meeting were critical, as Ford and his advisors faced the challenge of evacuating U.S. personnel and allies from Saigon amidst mounting chaos. This NFT is a window into a pivotal moment of 20th-century history, when the American government faced the bitter end of one of its longest and most controversial wars.