In August 1945, Ho Chi Minh and the Communist Party of Vietnam launched a national uprising against both French and Japanese colonial rule. After its initial success in Hanoi on August 19, the revolution won an unbroken string of victories in cities and provinces throughout Vietnam. The day was a resplendent milestone in Vietnam’s history, opening a new era of national independence and socialism. Let’s take a look back at historic moments that will live forever in the hearts of Vietnamese people.
A loudspeaker car spread the revolutionary message across Hanoi. (Photo collected by baodansinh.vn)
Hanoians took over the Tonkin Palace at 12 Ngo Quyen street, Hanoi, on August 19, 1945. (Photo collected by baodansinh.vn)
Hanoians celebrated the victory at the Opera House. (Photo collected by VNA)
Hanoi’s civil defense force in August 1945 (Photo collected by baodansinh.vn)
People in Hai Phong city celebrated the victory of the 1945 August Revolution. (Photo collected by baodansinh.vn)
People in Thua Thien-Hue marched to the Southeast Gate of the Hue Citadel on August 23, 1945. (Photo collected by baodansinh.vn)
People in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) protested to seize power on Norodom Avenue on August 25, 1945. (Photo collected by baodansinh.vn)
People in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) protested to seize power on August 25, 1945. (Photo collected by VNA)
The Vietnam Liberation Army’s headquarters after taking power in Thai Nguyen province on August 20, 1945. (Photo collected by baodansinh.vn)
The Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was inaugurated after the success of the 1945 August Revolution. (Photo collected by VNA)
President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam at Ba Dinh square, Hanoi, on September 2, 1945. (Photo collected by hanoimoi.com.vn)

The scene of the Declaration of Independence Ceremony at Ba Dinh square on September 2, 1945. (Photo collected by sovhtt.hanoi.gov.vn)