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There are days that pass and never return, but their light remains forever in the hearts of the nation. August 19, 1945 was such a day. Every autumn, when the sky is clear and blue, the sun is gentle, the wind carries the scent of new rice throughout the streets, memories of that historic autumn come flooding back, stirring the hearts of millions of Vietnamese people.

Rally to seize power on August 19, 1945 in Hanoi Capital

80 years have passed since the day the entire nation rose up to take control, but the heroic sound of the August Revolution still resonates like a drumbeat in every beat of life today. It is not only an event, but also an immortal symbol of will, strength of unity, and patriotism that nothing can subdue.

On August 19, 1945, the streets of Hanoi were red with the flag. People streamed like a waterfall from every alley to the Opera House Square. The cry of “Independence! Independence!” echoed like the earth was shaking. That was the day when farmers with mud on their hands, workers with worn-out shirts, intellectuals, students, women, youth,… all joined in the heartbeat of the nation. No one told anyone, but everyone understood: This was the decisive moment, the moment for Vietnam to rise up after nearly a century of living in the darkness of slavery.

There is nothing greater than the power of the masses when they are guided by a belief. Under the banner of the Communist Party of Vietnam , under the light of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, the entire people rose up, creating a revolution "as fast as lightning, as strong as a storm". Within 15 days, the government was in the hands of the people of the whole country. A historical feat that few nations have achieved.

From here, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was born - the first worker-peasant state in Southeast Asia. For the first time in the history of a thousand years, the Vietnamese people could hold their heads high, proudly calling themselves citizens of an independent and free country. The August Revolution opened a new era - the era of people's mastery, the era of national independence associated with socialism.

But to achieve that glory, so much blood and bones were shed. So many people sacrificed their youth, sacrificed their entire lives to keep each flag, each street, so that the uprising could spread into great waves. And in that revolutionary torrent, the People's Public Security force was present from the very beginning, silently but steadfastly.

They were the ones who ensured order, kept rallies safe, protected communications, protected revolutionary cadres, and were resourceful in confrontations with secret police and lackeys. After seizing power, they were the first to stand up to protect the young revolutionary achievements, fight against internal and external enemies, and keep the newly born government peaceful. The People's Public Security became a "steel shield", a solid support for the people to trust, so that the young government could stand firm in the face of countless challenges.

For 80 years, generations have continued to write that tradition. From the fiery days of war, to the difficult years of the subsidy period, and even in today's peacetime - the People's Public Security force has silently stood at the forefront. They are the soldiers on the border who fight smuggling and prevent crime day and night; they are the cyber security soldiers who persistently protect digital sovereignty ; they are the ward and commune police who are dedicated to maintaining peace in every street and every village. They are not only a force protecting the law, but also a close friend, attached to the daily life of the People.

If the August Revolution gave us independence, the People's Public Security force was an important part in preserving that independence for the past 80 years. The peace we have today - the laughter of children in the schoolyard, the bustling streets, the abundant harvests - all have the footprints and sweat of those silent people.

Today, the country has entered the era of integration and development, the challenge is no longer the guns and bullets of foreign invaders, but the sophisticated infiltration of criminals and non-traditional security risks. However, the spirit of the August Revolution remains intact: With faith, solidarity and determination, our nation will overcome all difficulties.

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, we not only look back to the past to show gratitude, but also reflect on the present, to find our responsibility. Because independence is not achieved once, but must be preserved and nurtured through each generation. That responsibility is placed not only on the shoulders of the police and military forces, but also on each citizen - each good student, each dedicated worker, each farmer attached to the fields, each honest civil servant, ... all contribute to preserving the achievements of the revolution.

August comes, the red flag with yellow star flutters brightly all over the streets. Looking at that flag, we not only see the blood and bones of our ancestors, but also see the faith and responsibility of today. Then we remind ourselves: We must live a worthy life, work and contribute worthy of that autumn - the autumn that made history.

The August Revolution is not only a milestone in history, but also a day in our hearts. A day to remind us that freedom does not come from giving, but from fighting; peace does not come naturally, but from silent sacrifice. And our responsibility today is to prolong that autumn, with faith, with effort, so that the country will always be strong, so that the Fatherland will always exist./.

Duc Anh

Source: https://baolongan.vn/mua-thu-nam-ay-a200865.html