Nearly 200 original archival documents about the Dien Bien Phu campaign and the Geneva Conference were released on the morning of April 5, recreating the historical circumstances, developments, results and meaning of these two important historical events.
April 5, towards the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954) and the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Vietnam (July 1954), Archives Center Country III under the Department of State Records and Archives organized a presentation of national archives related to the above events.
Ms. Tran Viet Hoa, Director of National Archives Center III, said that on this occasion, the center introduces nearly 200 original archive documents out of thousands of documents, so that the public can access and introduce the sources. archives that the State is managing.
Director of National Archives Center III Tran Viet Hoa spoke on the morning of April 5 (Photo: Ha My).
Accordingly, the center is preserving a large volume of records and documents recreating historical circumstances, the direction and preparation of the Dien Bien Phu campaign; as well as the developments, results, meaning of the campaign, the process of the country’s army and people coordinating with the Dien Bien Phu battlefield…
Many images and documents record the campaign logistics and policies of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam with wounded and sick soldiers and with soldiers; documents about the optimistic spirit of fighting and fighting service of our army and people during the campaign.
The documents aim to reflect the skillful leadership, sharp decisions and strategies of the Party and Government, the Vietnam People’s Army, and the strength of solidarity and unanimity of the entire people and determined army. victory in the struggle to protect national independence; The role of General Vo Nguyen Giap, General Commander of the campaign…
The photo “Civilians carrying goods by bicycle to serve the Dien Bien Phu campaign” of the Vietnam News Agency was in the list of documents published on the morning of April 5.
Regarding documents related to the Geneva Conference on restoring peace in Indochina in 1954, the center stores documents and images about historical circumstances, developments, conference results, impacts and implementation processes. agreement…
In particular, many maps declaring the positions and views of the conference participants and the support of international friends for Vietnam vividly reflected the developments of the Geneva Agreement.
Records and documents related to the Dien Bien Phu campaign and the Geneva Conference are displayed and published at the National Archives Center III (Photo: Ha My).
Currently, documents, materials, and images about the Dien Bien Phu campaign and the Geneva Conference are scientifically edited, arranged, and safely preserved, serving the needs of the public.
National Archives Center III is also coordinating with the French National Archives Center, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the French Embassy in Vietnam to organize the exhibition “Vietnam – France Relations: From Dien Bien Phu to Partners”. strategy”, with documents from many agencies and organizations.
