Symbolism related to Mandala Tattoos. The literal meaning of mandala, which is a Sanskrit word, is circle and like a circle, the mandala represents wholeness. A circle also denotes balance, perfection nd eternity as the distance from its center to all points on it remains the same, from wherever it is measured.
Saigon, South Vietnam, March 29 -- The last American troops left South Vietnam today, leaving behind an unfinished war that has deeply scarred this country and the United States. There was little emotion or joy as they brought to a close almost a decade of American military intervention.
Last U.S. Marines to leave Saigon describe chaos of Vietnam War's end. April 30, 2015, marks 40 years since the former capital of South Vietnam, Saigon, fell to the communist North Vietnamese forces. Thousands of people, Americans and Vietnamese were airlifted in the evacuation process during the last days leading up to the final surrender.