Many precious documents and artifacts at “Dien Bien Phu – The immortal spirit”

Thematic exhibition “Dien Bien Phu – Immortal Spirit” opened on April 25 at the National Museum of History (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). This is a meaningful activity on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2024) and the signing of the Geneva Agreement (July 21, 1954 – July 21, 2024).

“Dien Bien Phu – Undying Spirit” introduces to the public nearly 150 documents and artifacts according to two main content parts: “Dien Bien Phu – Historical rendezvous” and “Determined to fight, determined to win”. The images, documents, and artifacts all demonstrate the spirit of “All for the front line, all for victory” of the Vietnamese army and people during the Dien Bien Phu campaign.

Along with that are the examples of heroic contributions, sacrifices, and resilient fights with the spirit of “Determined to fight, determined to win” of the heroes and soldiers on the Dien Bien Phu front… The conclusion introduces the spirit God of Dien Bien Phu through a number of propaganda paintings on the occasion of the anniversary of the victory of Dien Bien Phu; the gratitude of people across the country, the change of Dien Bien today.

During the display, the public can admire many precious artifacts. We can mention the scarf given to President Ho Chi Minh by French women in Geneva (Switzerland) in 1954; the General Military Commission’s summons to party members signed by General Vo Nguyen Giap in 1953; telephone used by the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Front Command to command the 1954 campaign; The handbook of Phu Tho town’s firemen recorded the activities of the rice convoy during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in 1953-1954.

Along with that is the Dien Bien Phu Soldier Badge that President Ho Chi Minh awarded to soldiers who fought and won at the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in 1954…

Mr. Nguyen Van Doan, Director of the National Museum of History, stated that the history of the Vietnamese nation in the 20th century marked the brilliant golden pages and miracles that our people accomplished under the leadership of the Communist Party. Vietnam. One of those miracles was the Dien Bien Phu victory in May 1954 – a symbol of the desire for peace, independence and freedom of the Vietnamese people.

With the determination to raise the flag “Determined to win, determined to win”, Dien Bien Phu soldiers overcame all difficulties and hardships, fought tenaciously, courageously, cunningly, creatively, together with the entire people and army. should win Dien Bien Phu, forcing the French colonialists to sign the Geneva Accords, ending the war in Indochina, opening a new golden page in Vietnamese national history, signaling the complete collapse of old colonialism. all around the world.

Displaying “Dien Bien Phu – Immortal Spirit” contributes to highlighting the meaning, stature and value of the Dien Bien Phu victory, the prerequisite factor being the strength of the spirit of great solidarity of the entire Vietnamese nation under The Party’s skillful and wise leadership demonstrates the maturity of the Vietnam People’s Army. That eternal spirit is the driving force that strengthens the entire Party, the entire people and the entire army on the path of innovation, integration and national development.

The exhibition will take place until the end of June 2024 in Hanoi.

MAI AN