Photos and information at the exhibition "The Road to Reunification" taking place at the D67 house and bunker relic in Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi show the joy bursting out among senior leaders and battle-hardened military generals at the first moment of peace at noon on April 30, 1975.

The moment of peace of the generals

The exhibition was held at the very place that used to be the headquarters of the Politburo and the Central Military Commission during the resistance war against America, bringing even more emotions to viewers.

Photos taken at the Vietnam People's Army Headquarters on the day of victory on April 30, 1975 are displayed in the exact place where the photos were taken, making viewers feel as if they were traveling back in time to witness that historic moment.

To see General Vo Nguyen Giap smiling brightly next to his comrades walking or sitting taking souvenir photos in the garden.

Before that, a telegram from the Politburo from Hanoi was sent to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign Command in the South: “We have received the news that we have raised the flag on the Independence Palace. We send you our congratulations on the great victory. The Politburo is very happy.”

And at the campaign headquarters, General Van Tien Dung - the campaign commander - was equally delighted.

General Van Tien Dung said: “Everyone sat around the radio and when we heard the voice of President of the Saigon government Duong Van Minh declaring unconditional surrender, we all jumped up, cheered, hugged and kissed each other, and carried each other on our shoulders.

Clapping, laughter, chattering, bustling joy. Mr. Le Duc Tho, Mr. Pham Hung hugged me. Everyone was choked up, moved... Mr. Dinh Duc Thien's eyes were red, saying that now if he could close his eyes, he would feel at peace.

The joy of peace of the people of the whole country is equally great, shown through many vivid photos.

The exhibition also features many other touching stories showing the nation's arduous yet heroic journey from the Paris Agreement signed in 1973 to the precious day of peace and reunification.

Visit the Politburo meeting room and the offices of two generals

Along with the information at the exhibition, visitors can admire the rooms in the house and bunker D67, which are still decorated as when it was the Headquarters.

There is the Politburo meeting room in the middle and the offices of the two generals Vo Nguyen Giap and Van Tien Dung on the two sides, with extremely simple furniture. Plus the secret bunker below.

The exhibition welcomes visitors until May 31.