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The single seat that asks what you would do
An American ambassador offers a last flight out of a falling city, but a Cambodian prince refuses to leave. What would you do in this war?
The single seat that asks what you would do
This episode explores the decision of Sisowath Sirik Matak, a Cambodian prince, to decline an offer of evacuation from Phnom Penh in 1975. It delves into the complex circumstances that led to his choice and the personal history that shaped his convictions.
Person: Sisowath Sirik Matak
Date: April 12, 1975
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Event: Last offer of evacuation
Status: Refused to leave
- On April 12, 1975…
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