Hà Nội Capital
Since the victory of the August Revolution in 1945, Hà Nội has been chosen as the Capital of Việt Nam by President Hồ Chí Minh and the first National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam. Still in the spirit of patriotism, peace, solidarity and development, Hà Nội has been a pioneer and gone along with the whole country to overcome the hard years in the war time and to liberate the nation. Since 1976, Hà Nội has been the Capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a completely independent and unified country. During innovation time, in an all-out effort to develop in all aspects, Hà Nội has achieved great and comprehensive accomplishments, making an important contribution to the overall development of the country. Hà Nội has truly become a center of political, administrative, cultural, scientific, educational, diplomatic, economic and international transactions; Hà Nội, a sacred land of elegant people; a civilized land of heroes; belief and hope of the nation; is the soul and heart of the nation.
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1946 Hà Nội
“Fighting to death for national independence”
President Hồ Chí Minh stressed in his Appeal for nationwide resistance that the army and people in Hà Nôi would put up “nationwide resistance” first; and ensure the safety of the Revolutionary government when it retreated to Việt Bắc to prepare for a long-term resistance.
Autograph of Appeal for National-wide Resistance (written by President Hồ Chí Minh), on December 19th, 1946
Source: Institute of Vietnam Social Sciences Information
1946 Hà Nội
“Fighting to death for national independence”
Two suicide-fighters were waiting to make a rush at coming tanks with their tripod bombs, 1946 - 1947
Source: Institute of Vietnam Social Sciences Information
After 2 months of fighting, the whole Capital Regiment succeeded in getting out of the enemy’s blockade, moving 38.000 people to free zone; then prepared for a protracted resistance war, 1947
Source: Institute of Vietnam Social Sciences Information
