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Distributing Items to Evacuees

Cambodians arrived at Camp Pendleton with nothing except the clothes they were wearing. Clothing and other personal items were donated and made available to the evacuees at Camp Pendleton. Evacuees stand in line behind a truck distributing clothing and other personal items. (David Kreng Collection)

Makeshift Tents Camp Pendleton 1975

At Camp Pendleton, Marines set up makeshift tents and evacuees provided furniture and other personal items. In this image, a couple is seen setting up a crib in front of the tent. (David Kreng Collection)

Cambodian Protest in 1979

In 1979, Cambodians protested against Russian support of the Vietnamese in Cambodia. This picture shows the large crowd of Cambodian protesters marching in downtown Long Beach toward City Hall. The protest gained more prominence since Moscow was hosting the 1980 Olympics and Cambodian leaders used the anti-Communist sentiment to draw more public attention to the plight of Cambodian refugee issues.
In 1979, Cambodians protested against Russian support of the Vietnamese in Cambodia. This picture shows the large crowd of Cambodian protesters marching in downtown Long Beach toward City Hall. The protest gained more prominence since Moscow was hosting the 1980 Olympics and Cambodian leaders used the anti-Communist sentiment to draw more public attention to the plight of Cambodian refugee issues.