[Photo] Imprints of the Independence Day Parades Throughout History
From the historic Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945 to the grand parades and marches in the following years, each Independence Day has left a heroic mark in the hearts of the people, affirming the strength of great solidarity and the country's aspiration to rise.
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| On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) |
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| President Ho Chi Minh and the Presidium welcome delegations passing the stage during the parade on the 10th anniversary of Independence Day (September 2, 1955) at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) |
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| Parade to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Independence Day (September 2, 1955) at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) |
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| Parade on Ba Dinh Square to celebrate Independence Day on September 2, 1960. (Photo: VNA) |
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| Rally, parade, and march to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, September 2, 1975. (Photo: VNA) |
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| On September 2, 1975, more than 400,000 people in the capital city and armed forces attended a rally, parade, and march to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) |
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| Parade to celebrate the success of the August Revolution and the 40th Independence Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, September 2, 1985. (Photo: VTV) |
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| Parade celebrating the success of the August Revolution and the 50th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, September 2, 1995. (Photo: Bruno Barbey/ Magnum Photos) |
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| Rally, parade, and march to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the August Revolution and Independence Day, September 2, 2000. (Photo: VTV) |
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| Thousands of people from the military, police, and the public masses attended the parade to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the August Revolution and Independence Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, September 2, 2005. (Photo: VNA) |
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| On the morning of September 2, 2015, at Ba Dinh Square (Hanoi), a rally, parade, and march took place to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2015) and the Independence Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2015). (Photo: Ministry of National Defense's Information Center) |
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| Towards the 80th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, at Ba Dinh Square, the armed forces and public masses are actively practicing for the parade that will take place on the morning of September 2, 2025. (Photo: VnExpress) |
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| People in the capital city of Hanoi are excitedly gathered at Ba Dinh Square, joining the preparations for the national festival. (Photo: Dan Tri Newspaper) |
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