The August Revolution launched by the League for the Independence of Vietnam against French colonial rule on August 19, 1945 marked a new era of national independence and socialism.


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A Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army team recite oath at Tran Hung Dao forest (Cao Bang) on December 22, 1944.

 

 

 

 

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Dinh Tan Trao (Son Duong - Tuyen Quang) - where the national congress chaired by President Ho Chi Minh decide to proceed with the August 1945 general uprising.
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Viet Minh under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh organize August 1945 demonstration.
 

 

 

 

 

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August 19, 1945 rally at the Hanoi Opera House.

 

 

 

 

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General Vo Nguyen Giap (white shirt) browsing liberators unit (photo dated August 26, 1945 in Hanoi)
 

 

 

 

 

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On August 25, 1945, Saigon people celebrate the success of the August Revolution.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hai Phong People's rally welcomes the success of the August Revolution.

 

 

 

 

 

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Vietnam Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic Day on August 28, 1945.

 

 

 

 

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On September 2, in Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh reads the Declaration of Independence.

 

 

 

 

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