More than 200 documents and artifacts are introduced at the thematic exhibition "Independence Autumn"

This is an activity to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), practically welcoming the success of Party Congresses at all levels, towards the 14th National Congress of the Party.

Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, Dr. Vu Manh Ha, Director of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, affirmed: In the fall of 1945, the success of the August Revolution opened a major turning point in the history of the nation, ending the feudal monarchy in Vietnam, ending more than 80 years of our people groaning under the yoke of colonialism and fascism. The Vietnamese people went from being slaves to becoming citizens of an independent country; Vietnam went from being a semi-feudal colony to becoming an independent, free and democratic country.

On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh, on behalf of the provisional government , read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam - the first People's Democratic State in Southeast Asia. Since then, our country has entered a new chapter, our people have lived in freedom, mastering their own destiny.

According to the Director of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, with more than 200 carefully selected images, documents, and typical artifacts, including many rare original artifacts, the special exhibition "Independence Autumn" introduces to the public the difficult, arduous but glorious historical journey of realizing the aspiration for national independence of the Vietnamese people under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the Communist Party of Vietnam .

The exhibition also highlights the significance, stature and great historical value of the August Revolution in 1945 and the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam - now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; at the same time affirming the leadership role of the Communist Party of Vietnam, headed by beloved President Ho Chi Minh, in the cause of national liberation, building and defending the Fatherland, thereby continuing to strengthen the people's trust in the Party's correct leadership.

The exhibition is structured in two parts:

Part I: “Ba Dinh shines in the autumn sun” introduces to the public documents and images recreating the journey from 1858, when the French colonialists invaded and gradually turned Vietnam into a semi-feudal colony. Witnessing the failure of patriotic movements against the French colonialists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to the crisis in the way to save the country at that time, the patriotic young man Nguyen Tat Thanh decided to leave to find a way to save the country.

Having traveled across 3 oceans, 4 continents, and interacted with all walks of life, Nguyen Ai Quoc approached Marxism-Leninism, from which he actively prepared politically, ideologically and organizationally to establish the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1930. After its establishment, the Party led the people to wage a revolutionary struggle, leading to the success of the August General Uprising in 1945, taking power into the hands of the people. On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Part II: “From the Autumn of Independence to the Spring of Renovation” affirms that the August Revolution of 1945 was a great victory of the will for independence and the aspiration for freedom of the Vietnamese people. The entire Party, the entire army, and the entire people were determined to maintain the achievements of the revolution. Under the wise leadership of the Party, Vietnam overcame all difficulties and hardships, winning many resounding victories in the resistance war against French colonialism (1945-1954), the invading American imperialists (1954-1975) and the struggle to protect the border and maintain the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

After peace was restored, Vietnam focused on overcoming the consequences of war, gradually building the material foundation of socialism, but still faced many difficulties and challenges. At the 6th Congress in 1986, the Party proposed a renewal policy, marking a fundamental and decisive turning point in Vietnam's development. After nearly 40 years of renewal and development, Vietnam has made strong, comprehensive and profound changes in all fields, from politics, society, economy, education, science and technology, to national defense, security and foreign affairs.

In particular, when visiting the exhibition, the public can learn about some documents and artifacts introduced for the first time, such as: A copy of Nguyen Ai Quoc's identity card at 6 Villa des Gobelins Street, issued on September 4, 1919 (the card has a photo with a raised stamp and his signature); Nguyen Ai Quoc's photographer's business card; Poem celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam by poet Hoang Viem Boi...

Thereby, the exhibition "Independence Autumn" contributes to arousing the spirit of patriotism, solidarity, self-reliance, national pride and self-respect; propagating and encouraging the entire Party, people and army to continue to compete, strive to achieve many achievements, and bring our country to prosperity and strength.

The thematic exhibition will be held at the Ho Chi Minh Museum from August 25 to December 25, 2025.