The lively series about Saigon in 1965 was made by Thomas Matthews, a former employee of the US Central Intelligence Agency during the Vietnam War.

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Bach Dang Wharf, Saigon in 1965. Photos are posted on the US website of Vietnam center and Archive.

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Headquarters of Chargeurs Réunis Shipping Company on Ben Bach Dang.

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At the beginning of Vo Di Nguyet Street (now Ho Tung Mau Street), the place that connects with Chuong Duong wharf (Vo Van Kiet street), leads into the US Embassy area on Ham Nghi Boulevard.

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Ben Chuong Duong, the beginning of Vo Di Nguyet road.

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Fieldwork on Vo Di Nguyet Street.

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Saigon Sports Club (now the HCMC Labor Culture Palace).

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Cong Ly Street (Nam Ky Khoi Nghia), in front of the Independence Palace.

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Thong Nhat crossroads - Cong Ly, in front of the Independence Palace.

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Independence Palace.

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Thong Nhat Boulevard (Le Duan Street today).

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Gia Long Palace (now HCMC Museum).