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Nguyễn Văn Thiệu and Nguyễn Thị Mai Anh stand on the deck of a U.S. 7th Fleet ship. They are surrounded by American soldiers saluting.

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu and Nguyễn, Thị Mai Anh on a US Navy Ship

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu aboard a U.S. Navy 7th Fleet ship with an unidentified Vietnamese man and American officers.

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu on a US Navy Ship with American officers

"President Thieu Visits Constellation - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Second Class James A. Purl shakes hands with Republic of Vietnam President Nguyen Von Theiu aboard the San Diego-based attack aircraft carrier USS Constellation. President Thieu arrived aboard Constellation on July 10, 1968 to present awards to 41 men of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. Purl is the son of Mrs. A.C. Crouse of Eldorado Springs, Mo., and husband of the former Miss Maureen A. Behwing of Bremerton, Wash., (now of 579 Moss St., Chula Vista, Chula.) Purl is a 14-year Navy veteran. He has been serving aboard Constellation since Nov. 1963, and is presently making his fourth combat tour off of the coast of Vietnam." President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu speaking with an American officer and an American out of uniform. There is a plane in the background.

James A. Purl shakes hands with Republic of President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu on USS Constellation

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu aboard a U.S. Navy 7th Fleet ship with American officers. Many American sailors are in the background.

Nguyễn Văn Thiệu on a US Navy Ship with American officers