Unforgettable moments on the day of Capital Liberation, October 10, 1954

The French army retreated along Long Bien bridge, and the Viet Minh army bravely entered Hanoi. These were memorable images of the Capital Liberation Day on October 10, exactly 70 years ago.

The quiet scene of Cau Go Street early morning on October 10, 1954.

Similar scene at Hang Dao street due to curfew before Viet Minh troops took over the capital.

View of the Opera House on October 10, 1954.

The area where the French flag-lowering ceremony took place in Hanoi Citadel before the Viet Minh forces took over the capital, October 1954.

The French flag was lowered.

Viet Minh troops entered Hanoi.

Viet Minh soldiers entered Hanoi city in the rain.

Soldiers from both sides gathered at the foot of Long Bien Bridge at the time of the transfer of power.

French soldiers withdrew from Hanoi via Long Bien bridge.

The red flag with a yellow star was planted on the gate of the Governor's Palace (now the Government Guest House) on October 10, 1954.

Liberation army marched through Hoan Kiem Lake area.

Our soldiers on the streets of Hanoi.

Hundreds of people gathered at Nga Tu So and sang patriotic songs.

Children watch the soldiers.

French people sitting drinking coffee on the second floor of a fabric shop on Hang Dao Street, Hanoi on October 10, 1954.

Photo: Document

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