Title: Vietnam War Facts, Definition, Costs and Timeline
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Vietnam War Facts, Costs and Timeline
How the Vietnam War Affects You Today
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Content: 1975: North Vietnam overran Saigon, and South Vietnam surrendered. The recession ended in March 1975. Costs
The Vietnam War cost $168 billion or $1 trillion in today's dollars. 19 ﻿ That included $111 billion in military operations and $28.5 billion in aid to South Vietnam. Compensation benefits for Vietnam veterans and families still cost $22 billion a year. 20 ﻿ Surviving spouses qualify for lifetime benefits if the veteran died from war wounds. Veterans' children receive benefits until age 18. If the children are disabled, they receive lifetime benefits. Since 1970, the post-war benefits for veterans and families have cost $270 billion.