National Archives Center III, Department of State Records and Archives, Ministry of Home Affairs is currently one of the largest archives centers in Vietnam, and the most modern archive in Southeast Asia, preserving extremely valuable documents of the nation.
Among the documents preserved at National Archives Center III, the block of documents on the historic Dien Bien Phu Campaign and the 1954 Geneva Conference is one of the blocks of documents reflecting a slice of the glorious and heroic history of the nation in the mid-20th century.
Scene of the presentation to readers of national archives on the Dien Bien Phu Campaign and the Geneva Conference.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Tran Viet Hoa - Director of National Archives Center III said that the Center is preserving a large volume of records and documents recreating the historical context, the command process, the preparation of the campaign; the developments and results, the significance of the campaign; the process of the whole country coordinating with the Dien Bien Phu battlefield.
"Documents on events archived during the formation of state agencies and organizations belong to the following collections: Prime Minister's Office, National Assembly, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Interior, Inter-zone III Administrative Resistance Committee, Northwest Autonomous Region Administrative Resistance Committee, Left Bank Administrative Resistance Committee, Traffic Department; photo documents from the period of resistance against France (1946-1954), photo documents of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; documents, materials, books, and newspapers of personal origin belong to the collections: Dang Thai Mai, Colonel Ha Van Lau", Ms. Tran Viet Hoa added.
In addition, National Archives Center III also receives documents from the French National Archives and the Russian Federal Archives.
At the same time, the document block reflects public opinion and international sentiments about the Dien Bien Phu campaign; campaign logistics, policies of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam towards wounded soldiers and deserters; documents about the optimistic fighting spirit and combat service of our army and people during the campaign.
Readers visit the exhibition space of national archives about the Dien Bien Phu Campaign and the Geneva Conference.
The book about the war of Dien Bien Phu (March 13 - May 7, 1954).
In particular, the document block reflects the talented leadership and sharp strategic decisions of the Party, Government and the Vietnam People's Army, the strength of solidarity and unity of the entire people and army in the fight to protect national independence; and the role of General Vo Nguyen Giap - Commander-in-Chief of the campaign.
For the archives on the Geneva Conference to restore peace in Indochina in 1954, including documents and images on the historical context, developments, results of the Geneva Conference, impacts and implementation process of the agreement; world public opinion on the Geneva Conference and the support of international friends for Vietnam; vividly reflecting the developments of the Geneva Conference.
The block of documents on the Dien Bien Phu Campaign and the Geneva Conference preserved at the National Archives Center III is extremely important evidence, contributing to scientific research on historical, military, diplomatic events and the history of the Vietnamese nation.
"Documents, materials, and images about the Dien Bien Phu Campaign and the Geneva Conference preserved at the National Archives Center III are edited, scientifically arranged, and safely preserved to serve the needs of the general public," added the Director of the National Archives Center III.
Some valuable documents about General Vo Nguyen Giap revisiting the old battlefield of Dien Bien Phu.
Also at the event, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga - Deputy Director of the Department of State Records and Archives said that the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory marked an extremely important historical event of the country. Therefore, the organization of the introduction of national archives on the Dien Bien Phu Campaign and the Geneva Conference aims to spread the value of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, bring the documents on the Dien Bien Phu Victory to the public, thereby educating the tradition of patriotism to future generations.
In addition, to practically celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory and the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement, the National Archives Center III is currently coordinating with the Museum of History to display, exhibit, and publish books. "The National Archives Center III is coordinating with the French National Archives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the French Embassy in Vietnam to organize the exhibition "Vietnam - France Relations: From Dien Bien Phu to Strategic Partnership" from documents from many agencies and organizations," Ms. Nga emphasized.
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