Exhibition to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army

On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944), the anniversary of the National Defense Day (December 22, 1989), the anniversary of the Vietnam Archives Day (January 3, 2010), the Department of Archival Science and Office Administration and the Department of Politics - Student Affairs organized an exhibition of archival documents with the theme: Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army. The exhibition started on December 21, at the Information Room of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

On December 22, 1944, the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army was established in Cao Bang. This was the first main force, the predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army. After 65 years of building, fighting and growing, our army deserves the title of heroic army of a heroic nation, worthy of the praise of President Ho Chi Minh: "Our army is loyal to the Party, filial to the people, ready to fight and sacrifice for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, for Socialism, completing any mission, overcoming any difficulty, defeating any enemy". The image of Uncle Ho's soldiers united with the people: "the army and the people are like fish and water" is always a good tradition that is preserved and is a source of pride in the hearts of every soldier and citizen. The achievements and valuable traditions are clearly depicted through many vivid documentary photos, valuable historical artifacts, documents and books displayed in this exhibition.

These are documents and images selected from the archives currently preserved at the National Archives Center III such as the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Southern Resistance Administrative Committee... The exhibition focuses on introducing the organization of the Vietnam People's Army in the early days of its establishment; the combat activities, overcoming hardships and sacrifices to directly contribute to the brilliant achievements in the two resistance wars against France and the US; the close and lasting affection between the army and the people as one of the most solid supports for the strength and victory of the Vietnam People's Army...