Letter to soldiers, rubber sandals Uncle Ho used during the resistance war remind of the heroic epic of Dien Bien Phu

TPO - The Ho Chi Minh Museum is exhibiting “Dien Bien Phu Victory - The Immortal Epic” to introduce to the public the milestones of the nation’s decisive battle. Notable artifacts include a collection of New Year greeting cards from President Ho Chi Minh (1946-1953), and a hammock used by him during the resistance war against the French colonialists in the Viet Bac resistance base.

Letter to soldiers, rubber sandals Uncle Ho used during the resistance war remind of the epic Dien Bien Phu photo 1

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory, the Ho Chi Minh Museum in collaboration with the Vietnam Military History Museum opened the exhibition “Dien Bien Phu Victory - The Immortal Epic”. The opening ceremony took place on the afternoon of April 26.

Letter to soldiers, rubber sandals Uncle Ho used during the resistance war remind of the epic Dien Bien Phu photo 2

Mr. Vu Manh Ha - Director of Ho Chi Minh Museum - affirmed that the Dien Bien Phu victory is one of the brilliant milestones, recorded in the history of the Vietnamese people's resistance against foreign invaders. This victory is likened to the Bach Dang, Chi Lang, Dong Da victories in the Ho Chi Minh era and is also a common victory of oppressed peoples around the world.

Letter to soldiers, rubber sandals Uncle Ho used during the resistance war remind of the epic Dien Bien Phu photo 3

"This exhibition introduces to the public the strong impressions of the Dien Bien Phu victory that resounded throughout the five continents and shook the world of the Vietnamese people. Through the exhibition, the public can see the remarkable growth of the Vietnam People's Army," said Mr. Vu Manh Ha.

Letter to soldiers, rubber sandals Uncle Ho used during the resistance war remind of the epic Dien Bien Phu photo 4

With more than 300 images, documents, and artifacts, the public can see important historical milestones and evidence, extremely vividly, about the decisive strategic battle that created the nation's "famous in five continents, shaking the world" victory.

Letter to soldiers, rubber sandals Uncle Ho used during the resistance war remind of the epic Dien Bien Phu photo 5

Letter to soldiers, rubber sandals Uncle Ho used during the resistance war remind of the epic Dien Bien Phu photo 6

The exhibition consists of 3 parts: Road to Dien Bien Phu , Dien Bien Phu - The Decisive Strategic Battle and Dien Bien Spirit, which further clarify the significance, stature and great historical value of the Dien Bien Phu victory. The special images and artifacts remind us of the patriotic tradition, revolutionary heroism and the determination to win of the Dien Bien Phu campaign in the cause of building and firmly defending the Fatherland.

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Letter to soldiers, rubber sandals used by Uncle Ho during the resistance war remind us of the epic Dien Bien Phu photo 8

Letter, President Ho Chi Minh sent to the people, soldiers, and cadres of the Northwest, September 16, 1953 (left) and the rubber sandals he used during the resistance war against the French.

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The rope used by artillerymen to pull artillery into the battlefield during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in 1954.

Letter to soldiers, rubber sandals Uncle Ho used during the resistance war remind of the epic Dien Bien Phu photo 10

The documents and artifacts especially depict clearly the history of the establishment and development of the Vietnam People's Army. From 34 soldiers with rudimentary weapons on the day of establishment on December 22, 1944, under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, our army has continuously grown stronger, the more it fights, the more it matures. These are the foundations for our nation to continue writing the brilliant heroic epic in the resistance war against the US to save the country, establishing glorious feats.