In Photo: A throwback of Hanoi's liberation on October 10, 1954
October 10, 1954 marked a turning point of extremely great significance in the history of Hanoi - Vietnam's capital, opening a glorious period in the thousand-year history of Thang Long - Dong Do - Hanoi. 66 years away, the heroic moment still resonates in the hearts of Hanoi people.
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The Liberation Day of Hanoi capital, which falls on October 10, 1954, is the day when Hanoi people joyfully welcome the triumphal army, who bravely fought and ended the centuries-old French rule, to enter the city.
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| According to the people of Hanoi, attending the historical moment raised the feeling that a new life is opening, that Hanoi was in its most beautiful autumn. |
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| A unit of Capital Regiment carrying the "Quyết chiến quyết thắng" flag on October 10, 1954. |
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| People decorated Hang Khay street to welcome the army. |
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| Students in Hanoi welcomed Vietnam's soldiers. |
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| The soldiers entered to take over Hanoi administration. |
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| October 10, 1954 marked an important page in Hanoi's history. |
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| Soldiers were warmly welcomed in the capital of Vietnam. |
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| Hanoi's women on a parade. |
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| The joy of Hanoi's citizens as a new page of history was turned. |
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