Highlights of the series of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day on VTV (PLVN) - On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), Vietnam Television held a press conference to introduce a series of special programs on channels and digital The war between Communist North Vietnam and US-backed South Vietnam built up from 1965 when the first American combat troops arrived, and peaked at more than half a million American troops in 1969. Ho Chi Minh diedon September 2, 1969, 25 years after declaring Vietnam’s independence from France and nearly six years before his forces succeeded in reuniting North and South Vietnam under South Vietnam, officially the Republic of Vietnam (RVN; Vietnamese: Việt Nam Cộng hòa, VNCH), was a country in Southeast Asia that existed from 1955 to 1975. Reunification Day (Vietnamese: Ngày Thống nhất), also known as Victory Day (Ngày Chiến thắng), Liberation Day (Ngày Giải phóng or Ngày Giải phóng miền Nam), or by its official name, Day of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (Ngày giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước) [2] is a public Record of President Ho Chi Minh reading the declaration of Vietnam. Independence Day (Vietnamese: Ngày Quốc Khánh) is a national holiday in Vietnam observed on 2 September, commemorating President Hồ Chí Minh reading the Declarations of independence of Vietnam at Ba Đình Square in Hanoi on 2 September 1945. It is the country's National Liberating the South and reunifying the country (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), many international experts, scholars, and diplomats have made comments and highly appreciated the historical significance of the glorious victory of the Vietnamese people in the cause of national liberation, construction, and development. This year, the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South is an opportunity for us to look back at the glorious past of the nation and pay tribute to those who sacrificed for the independence, freedom and reunification of the country. South Vietnam: 850,000 (1968) Vietnam gained independence in the 1954 Geneva Conference but was divided in two There was a 60-day period for the withdrawal of Following the partition of Vietnam in 1954, North Vietnam maintained relations with the Eastern Bloc, South Vietnam maintained relations with the Western Bloc. [252] Despite these differences, Vietnam's sovereign principles and insistence on cultural independence have been laid down in numerous documents over the centuries before its independence. Vietnamese Reunification Day is held annually on April 30, marking the liberation of South Vietnam and the unification of Vietnam. This momentous day holds immense historical significance for the Vietnamese people. The 50th anniversary celebration of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification began with a flag-saluting ceremony to the resounding sound of 21 cannon shots to the National Anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Thanks to the Party's creativity, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam were established, gathering the entire nation's forces, aiming at the invading American imperialists and their reactionary lackeys. HO CHI MINH CITY (Vietnam News/ANN): A wide range of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from The whole country recalls memories of the day with many celebration events, especially in Ho Chi Minh City. 1. HIGHLIGHT EVENTS IN HO CHI MINH CITY CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF SOUTH VIETNAM. A number of significant events will be held in Ho Chi Minh City to mark this momentous anniversary in Vietnam. As a foreign tourist, you must have heard of important holidays in Vietnam. Among them, the upcoming Vietnam Independence Day on September 2nd is the most crucial to the Vietnamese. Meaningful facts and figures below can demonstrate this point. Check it out! On the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, foreign journalists, scholars and witnesses have shared their reflections — not only on the historic day itself, but also on Việt Nam’s extraordinary journey of recovery, development and global integration. The fall of Saigon was the capture of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, by North Vietnam on 30 April 1975. As part of the 1975 spring offensive, this decisive event led to the collapse of the South Vietnamese government and the evacuation of thousands of U.S. personnel and South Vietnamese civilians, and marked the end of the Vietnam War. 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) At 11:30 a.m. on April 30, 1975, the gate of the Independence Palace was knocked down, the flag of the Liberation Army fluttered right at the headquarters of the Saigon government in the joy and anticipation of the whole nation. HÀ NỘI — The Liberation of the South Day (April 30) is an occasion of great significance for all Vietnamese people. Every year, on this day, when national flags colour streets and every corner with red, the whole country recalls memories of the day and shows their gratitude to older generations who devoted their lives to national freedom and independence.
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