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May 2, 1964
On May 2, 1964, a significant military incident occurred in Vietnam, as a U.S. Navy transport ship, known as 'The Card,' was sunk by forces supporting the North Vietnamese regime. At the time, the United States was deeply involved in escalating tensions in Southeast Asia, leading to a significant military presence in Vietnam. The Card was docked in Saigon and was preparing to sail when it was attacked, resulting in damage severe enough to submerge the vessel. Fortunately, the crew escaped unharmed, although four Marines were reported injured during a skirmish in the northern zone of the country. This event underscored the growing conflict and foreshadowed America's deeper military commitment in Vietnam, a situation that would dominate U.S. foreign policy for years to come.
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The U.S. aircraft transport ship Card was attacked and sunk by Vietnamese forces while docked at Saigon Harbor, shortly before it was scheduled to return to the United States. The ship, carrying a cargo of decommissioned helicopters, sustained severe damage from an explosion that created a hole in its hull, causing it to settle to the bottom of the harbor. Fortunately, all 73 civilian crew members aboard reported safe following the incident, though four Marines were reported injured in conflict in the northern zone around the same time.
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