Ba Dinh District meets and pays tribute to those who participated in the resistance war against America

On the morning of April 25, Ba Dinh district held a meeting to pay tribute to heroes of the people's armed forces, veterans, former youth volunteers, exemplary former police officers, historical witnesses, and representatives of more than 4,600 cadres and soldiers who directly participated in the resistance war against the US to save the country and are living in the district.

This is a practical and meaningful activity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

Ba Dinh District Party Secretary Hoang Minh Dung Tien speaks. Photo: Bao Lam

Reviewing the glorious tradition and contributions of the army and people of Ba Dinh district in the resistance war, Secretary of the Ba Dinh District Party Committee Hoang Minh Dung Tien emphasized: Fifty years have passed since the historic Great Spring Victory, ending the 30-year long resistance war, opening the era of Independence, freedom, national unification, the whole country moving towards socialism. We will forever remember the great contributions and heroic sacrifices of generations of fathers and brothers.

“Each veteran present today is a living witness to history, a shining example of the bravery, spirit and noble qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers,” said Ba Dinh District Party Secretary Hoang Minh Dung Tien.

Leaders of Ba Dinh district and historical witnesses at the meeting. Photo: Bao Lam

Promoting its glorious tradition, Ba Dinh district has focused on promoting socio -economic development, ensuring national defense and security in the area and achieved positive results. Secretary of Ba Dinh District Party Committee Hoang Minh Dung Tien affirmed that the district's overall results have factors from the discipline and tradition built up over many generations, with the companionship and support of veterans, former youth volunteers, and former people's police officers residing in the district.

On behalf of the leaders of Ba Dinh district, Secretary of the Ba Dinh District Party Committee Hoang Minh Dung Tien expressed his deep gratitude for the great, persistent and silent sacrifices and contributions of veterans, former youth volunteers, and former people's police officers; at the same time, he hoped that they would continue to promote their exemplary role in all aspects of social life, actively participate in patriotic emulation movements, and be a shining example for today's and future generations to follow...

Representatives of historical witnesses recall memories of the fighting years. Photo: Bao Lam

Representing historical witnesses, veteran Le Minh Khue, 83 years old, 63 years old in the Party, shared: I joined the army in May 1959, growing up as an artillery soldier. Throughout my military career, I had the honor of taking on the responsibility of Political Commissar of Regiment 78, Division 324, Corps 2, one of the units that directly participated in the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign. Our Battalion 16, during 6 years of fighting, contributed to the disintegration of the helicopter transport tactic - which was the "backbone" of the modern counter-attack strategy of the US on the Central battlefield.

Sharing about the battle in the Mau Than campaign in 1968, veteran Le Thanh Giang of Battalion 602 - Ba Dinh Battalion, said: "Our unit marched quickly according to orders. After 24 hours of launching the general offensive, Division 9 had to take up positions in the inner city of Saigon. We marched on foot, through the enemy's belt, and crossed the Saigon River within 48 hours. However, due to the terrain and the urgent time, only 40% of the regiment's forces were able to get to the right position. When the US discovered it, they mobilized elite troops to counterattack. Our forces suffered heavy losses, many comrades were sacrificed. However, the campaign dealt a fatal blow to the enemy."

Art program to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day. Photo: Bao Lam

Representing the younger generation, Tran Huyen Anh, a student of class 12D5, Phan Dinh Phung High School, expressed her emotions when meeting the veterans. She said that the sacrifices of our ancestors are not only a part of history, but also a fire that fuels the will and urges the younger generation to live a worthy life and make positive contributions to the construction of the capital and the country.

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