“100 stories of the profession” the “fires” of journalism

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025), the Truth National Political Publishing House in collaboration with the Vietnam Press Museum organized the compilation and publication of the book "100 professional stories". 100 stories of Vietnamese and international journalists told in the book are like adding a "fire" for today's journalists to enlighten and stick with their profession.

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The stories in the book once again honor the proud tradition of Vietnamese revolutionary journalism. These are typical and symbolic stories of journalism. The most typical is the article "From a pink brick to a revolutionary journalist", which outlines the journey of laying the foundation for Vietnamese revolutionary journalism with the Thanh Nien newspaper of leader Nguyen Ai Quoc. And there are also stories of many famous journalists Truong Chinh, Xuan Thuy, Ha Dang,

Huu Tho...

As in the story "The person who directly delivered "Things to do immediately" to the Party newspaper" about journalist Huu Tho, it is said that: On Sunday afternoon, May 24, 1987, an "old man" personally came to Nhan Dan Newspaper to send an article to the permanent comrade, right on the duty of journalist Huu Tho, who was then a member of the Editorial Board. The letter did not bear the stamp of express, but was addressed to "Office of the Central Party", so journalist Huu Tho opened it immediately. In it was a handwritten article, titled "Things to do immediately", accompanied by a handwritten letter. At that time, journalist Huu Tho just knew that "old man" was General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh. In the following days, from May 25 to 30, there were 5 articles with the title "Things to do immediately" by author NVL published. The column "Things to do immediately" in Nhan Dan Newspaper is famous and receives a lot of public attention. The book also introduces a handwritten letter from General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh, which reads: "From now on, I will post short articles under the heading "Things to do immediately". I hope that comrades (comrades - PV) will see them and post them. If there are any changes in content or writing style, please feel free to make them. I will try to write regularly, unless I am too busy with work or have to travel far away."

Or in the story "Being a Communist means studying all your life", sketching the portrait of journalist, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, diligent, devoted to work and especially the spirit of passionate study, lifelong study, during his time working at the Communist Magazine. There is also the article "So that every journalist can truly be a secretary of the times" by journalist Ha Dang, helping readers, especially journalists today, have more suggestions to reflect on the role of social orientation of the press. Readers also learn more about the birth of the famous phrase "Bright eyes, pure heart, sharp pen" by journalist Huu Tho, as a motto, a guideline for journalists. Journalist, photographer Chu Chi Thanh, former Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, former Head of the Photo Editorial Board - Vietnam News Agency tells "The story behind the photo of two soldiers" of his, thereby vividly demonstrating the power of reconciliation through images through the perspective of a wartime journalist.

The book also tells many stories about international journalists working in Vietnam, supporting the Vietnamese people's just resistance against foreign invaders. For example, the story of journalist Wilfred Burchett (1922-1983), who in 1954 met President Ho Chi Minh in the Viet Bac resistance base and promptly reported on the Dien Bien Phu victory.

"100 professional stories" also tells about the journey of building Nhan Dan Newspaper, the formation of Tin Tuc (Vietnam News Agency), and then Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper... With various forms of radio, television, documentaries... the book also devotes a lot of space to telling interesting stories. Thereby, contributing to painting a comprehensive and vivid picture of revolutionary journalism.

"100 stories of the profession" brings many valuable documents, many interesting stories of the profession, especially helping today's generation of journalists learn many things from the senior journalists. The pages of the book ignite the love of journalism!

DANG HUYNH

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/-100-chuyen-nghe-nhung-ngon-lua-nghe-bao-a187540.html