Today is Monday, May 25, 2020 Today in Vietnam War History 1968 - Communist forces launched their third major offensive of the year on Saigon. 1969 - The National Democratic Front was formed in Saigon. South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu assumed personal leadership at its inaugural meeting. Vietnam War Quote There is a simple prescription for peace--leave your neighbors alone." Secretary of State Dean Rusk, May 22, 1964 Tomorrow in Vietnam War History.