HISTORY PICTURES OF THE DAY OF THE CAPITAL LIBERATION

09/10/2021

For every Vietnamese in general and Hanoi in particular, the capital liberation day on October 10 carries a great and sacred meaning. On the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the liberation of the capital, let’s look back at the moments that have gone down in the history of the capital Hanoi.

Hang Dao Street was quiet because of the curfew before Viet Minh troops took over the capital. The image is featured on the Delcampe.fr page.

French soldiers on Long Bien Bridge to withdraw from Hanoi

In the lane across the bridge, the mighty Viet Minh forces entered Hanoi.

Soldiers of both sides gathered at the foot of Long Bien bridge during the power transfer.

The French continued to board the vehicle while Viet Minh units appeared in Hanoi.

Soldier Uncle Ho on the streets of Hanoi.

At 8:00 am on October 10, 1954, the Capital Regiment of the 308th Battalion entered to liberate Hanoi in the forest of colorful flags and flowers, in the cheers of 200,000 people in the capital.

Our capital is completely free from the domination of the colonial empire; The working people will forever abolish all oppressive and exploitative regimes, stand up to master their own destiny and excitedly go into building a new society, inaugurating the cause of the socialist revolution in our country. . Our Party and State have three times awarded Hanoi Capital with the Gold Star Medal in 1994, 2004, 2010 and the title of Hero City in 2000.

Accompanying the liberation army on returning to Hanoi were both high-ranking Party and State officials. In the photo, Doctor Tran Duy Hung, the first Mayor of Hanoi on his return day.

Source: Compilation

Opening of the exhibition “Hanoi and the City Gates”

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Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 Exhibition at Thang Long Imperial Citadel