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80th anniversary of August Revolution – Glorious chapter in Vietnam’s history

VNA • Aug 18, 2025 09:38

The August Revolution of 1945 was the result of the clear-sighted leadership of the Indochinese Communist Party and leader Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh, as well as the unity, determination and sacrifices of the Vietnamese people. It opened a new chapter in the nation’s history: “National independence associated with socialism”, a resounding victory of historical and global significance in the 20th century.

The August Revolution was the outcome of 15 years (1930–1945) of preparation by the Party. In photo: From January 6 to February 7, 1930, the Conference on the Unification of Communist Organisations was held in Hong Kong (China) under the chairmanship of Nguyen Ai Quoc, representing the Communist International. (Photo: VNA archive)
The August Revolution was the outcome of 15 years (1930–1945) of preparation by the Party. In photo: From January 6 to February 7, 1930, the Conference on the Unification of Communist Organisations was held in Hong Kong (China) under the chairmanship of Nguyen Ai Quoc, representing the Communist International. (Photo: VNA archive)
The Revolution triumphed in just two weeks, thanks to the Party’s accurate assessment and seizing of the ripe moment for a general uprising. In photo: On August 14, 1945, Ba To guerrillas march towards Quang Ngai town to join the people in seizing power. (Photo: VNA archive)
The Revolution triumphed in just two weeks, thanks to the Party’s accurate assessment and seizing of the ripe moment for a general uprising. In photo: On August 14, 1945, Ba To guerrillas march towards Quang Ngai town to join the people in seizing power. (Photo: VNA archive)
The general uprising succeeded within 15 days (August 14–28, 1945), with decisive victories in Hanoi (August 19), Hue (August 23) and Saigon (August 25). In photo: Saigon residents respond to the Central Party Committee and President Ho Chi Minh’s Call for a General Uprising. (Photo: VNA archive)
The general uprising succeeded within 15 days (August 14–28, 1945), with decisive victories in Hanoi (August 19), Hue (August 23) and Saigon (August 25). In photo: Saigon residents respond to the Central Party Committee and President Ho Chi Minh’s Call for a General Uprising. (Photo: VNA archive)
On August 19, 1945, after a rally at the Hanoi Opera House Square, thousands storm the Tonkin Governor’s Palace, the headquarters of the French-backed administration in northern Vietnam. The Revolution ushered in a new era, with the Vietnamese people as masters of their own country and destiny. (Photo: VNA)
On August 19, 1945, after a rally at the Hanoi Opera House Square, thousands storm the Tonkin Governor’s Palace, the headquarters of the French-backed administration in northern Vietnam. The Revolution ushered in a new era, with the Vietnamese people as masters of their own country and destiny. (Photo: VNA)
On the morning of September 2, 1945, at historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh reads the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
On the morning of September 2, 1945, at historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh reads the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)
President Ho Chi Minh and members of the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam after their first meeting, morning of September 3, 1945. (Photo: VNA)
President Ho Chi Minh and members of the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam after their first meeting, morning of September 3, 1945. (Photo: VNA)
The Declaration of Independence – the “birth certificate” of the first people’s democratic state in Southeast Asia – was drafted by President Ho Chi Minh on the night of August 28, 1945 at the home of nationalist entrepreneur Trinh Van Bo, 48 Hang Ngang, Hanoi. (Photo: VNA archive)
The Declaration of Independence – the “birth certificate” of the first people’s democratic state in Southeast Asia – was drafted by President Ho Chi Minh on the night of August 28, 1945 at the home of nationalist entrepreneur Trinh Van Bo, 48 Hang Ngang, Hanoi. (Photo: VNA archive)
Just five months after independence, responding to President Ho Chi Minh’s call, all Vietnamese citizens aged 18 and above – regardless of gender, wealth, ethnicity or religion – took part in the first democratic general election to choose the National Assembly. In photo: A polling station during the January 6, 1946 General Election. (Photo: VNA archive)
Just five months after independence, responding to President Ho Chi Minh’s call, all Vietnamese citizens aged 18 and above – regardless of gender, wealth, ethnicity or religion – took part in the first democratic general election to choose the National Assembly. In photo: A polling station during the January 6, 1946 General Election. (Photo: VNA archive)
A literacy class in Hanoi in the early days of independence. The “Binh dan hoc vu” campaign to eradicate illiteracy was launched on September 8, 1945 to tackle “the enemy of ignorance” – one of the most urgent issues facing the young nation. (Photo: VNA)
A literacy class in Hanoi in the early days of independence. The “Binh dan hoc vu” campaign to eradicate illiteracy was launched on September 8, 1945 to tackle “the enemy of ignorance” – one of the most urgent issues facing the young nation. (Photo: VNA)
The Revolution opened a path of “National independence associated with socialism”. In photo: On the afternoon of May 7, 1954, the “Determined to Fight, Determined to Win” flag of the Vietnam People’s Army flies over General De Castries’ bunker, marking the Dien Bien Phu victory “resounding across five continents, shaking the globe”. (Photo: VNA archive)
The Revolution opened a path of “National independence associated with socialism”. In photo: On the afternoon of May 7, 1954, the “Determined to Fight, Determined to Win” flag of the Vietnam People’s Army flies over General De Castries’ bunker, marking the Dien Bien Phu victory “resounding across five continents, shaking the globe”. (Photo: VNA archive)
On the morning of October 10, 1954, the victorious army marches through Hanoi’s five city gates to liberate the capital, concluding nine years of arduous resistance against the French colonialists. (Photo: VNA archive)
On the morning of October 10, 1954, the victorious army marches through Hanoi’s five city gates to liberate the capital, concluding nine years of arduous resistance against the French colonialists. (Photo: VNA archive)
On April 30, 1975, Liberation Army tanks break through the gates of the Presidential Palace in Saigon, ending the 30-year struggle against foreign aggression and achieving complete national reunification. (Photo: VNA)
On April 30, 1975, Liberation Army tanks break through the gates of the Presidential Palace in Saigon, ending the 30-year struggle against foreign aggression and achieving complete national reunification. (Photo: VNA)

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