17/10/2026
INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION - SEARCH OF ORIGINS - VIETNAM - U.S.A. - IN THE NEWS This article follows the journey of Vietnamese children who were evacuated to the United States during the final days of the Vietnam War. Now in their sixties, many continue to search for their biological mothers and uncover the stories of their origins. The article highlights the enduring impact of separation and adoption, while illustrating how adoptees are using DNA testing, archival records, and online communities to reconnect with relatives and piece together the missing chapters of their early lives.
As she approaches 60, Devaki Murch continues her search across the Pacific, piecing together fragments of the past to answer questions about her identity.