Saigon Stories (LIB)

Vietnam, in a time with humor, and romance…as the French were leaving…the Americans arriving…and the war beginning…

There was a brief time in Vietnam, before the true American-Vietnamese war commenced, when the social and cultural influence of the French progressively gave way to that of the newly arrived Americans. It was a time of relative peace, interrupted by spasms of guerrilla warfare, amidst increasing political upheaval, and social change…and time that produced humor, romance, and adventure.

There was such a time, however brief, and herein are just such tales!

Mr. De Francia is a Principal & Shareholder of Lowe Enterprises, Inc., a national real estate development company engaged in residential, commercial and resort development activities. Prior to his private sector experience, Mr. DeFrancia served as an Officer in the U.S. Navy. Posts included Headquarters Support Activity, Saigon; Aide to the commanding Rear Admiral NSC San Diego; Office of the Chief of Naval Operations; and the U.S. Embassy, Caracas, Venezuela. He is a member of The Atlantic Council and the US Naval Institute, as well as The Union League Club in New York and the Army-Navy Country Club in Washington, DC.