Exhibitions observe August Revolution and National Day
(BNP) - Recently, many exhibitions opened in Ha Noi to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2020) and the National Day (September 2, 1945-2020.
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From August 18 to September 30, 2020, the Vietnam Military History Museum in coordination with the State Records Management and Archives Department and the Vietnam National Museum of History opened an exhibition themed ‘August Revolution – A historic milestone’. The event exhibits to visitors more than 300 historical documents, photos and objects, which affirm the great significance of the August Revolution in Vietnam’s history, as well as the country’s achievements in national construction and defense over the past 30 years of the Doi Moi (Renewal) process
On the other hand, an exhibition entitled ‘Independence Day - September 2’ opened at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi from August 18th, 2020.
The exhibition is divided into two parts. The first section, themed “the strength of the nation”, introduces resolutions, directives, and publications as well as weapons and flags related to the August Revolution in 1945.
Meanwhile, the second part, entitled “Independence Day September 2,” showcases documents, items and photos on the Independence Ceremony at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, as well as the national flag, anthem, Constitutions and a collection of currency and stamps of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. A number of stories by historical witnesses are also introduced.
Particularly, two notebooks that President Ho Chi Minh used to note down worklists from September 2 to October 17, 1945, are also on display.
The exhibition aims to provide the community, especially youngsters with a better understanding on the historical milestones as well as the national solidarity strength, the value of independence and freedom, thus encouraging them to contribute more to national building and safeguarding.
