Yellow Rain Panic (Vietnam War Era)

During the Vietnam War, the Hmong people, who had fought alongside the French and later the CIA, faced dire conditions when the U.S. withdrew. Mysterious yellow rain in Southeast Asia was initially thought to be a Soviet chemical weapon, causing panic. However, Harvard biologist Matt Meselson discovered it was non-toxic bee feces, challenging the initial narrative. Persecution and wartime hardships made the Hmong hesitant to accept this explanation, highlighting the complex repercussions of conflict on communities.