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"We Jumped Out"

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Aired: 04/28/2015
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When a South Vietnamese helicopter was too large to land on the US Navy ship, the USS Kirk, the family on board had no chance, but to make a leap of faith. Last Days in Vietnam premieres April 28 on PBS American Experience.

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"We Jumped Out"

Miki Nguyen recounts his family's daring escape from Vietnam. Premieres April 28 on PBS.

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