What were the provisions of the 1973 Vietnam War cease-fire

"The United States and all other countries respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Vietnam as recognized by the 1954 Geneva Agreements on Vietnam"

This provision was a victory for the communist side of the negotiations. By allowing that the war was not a foreign aggression against South Vietnam. The - main political and military provisions of the agreement were:

--Beginning on 27 January 1973 at midnight, there would be an in-place ceasefire. North and South Vietnamese forces were to hold their locations.

--They were permitted to resupply military materials to the extent necessary to replace items consumed in the course of the truce.

--Once the ceasefire is in effect, U. S. troops would begin to withdraw. The withdrawal would be complete within 60 days.

--At the same time, U. S. prisoners of war would be released, and would be able to return home.

--The parties to the agreement agreed to assist in returning the remains of the dead to their home counrty.

--" Reunification of Vietnam was to be "carried out step by step through peaceful means".