Photo book '100 Years of Revolutionary Journalism in Vietnam (1925 - 2025)'

BDK - To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Vietnam's Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 – June 21, 2025), following the directives of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Committee, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Publishing House has compiled and published the photo book "100 Years of Vietnam's Revolutionary Press (1925 - 2025)". This is the first photo book on the history of Vietnam's revolutionary press, a tribute to generations of Vietnamese revolutionary journalists.

Cover of the photo book "100 Years of Revolutionary Journalism in Vietnam (1925 - 2025)".

This photo book, comprising concise articles and over 1,000 rare and valuable photographs and documents meticulously selected from various sources nationwide, allows viewers to systematically review the 100-year journey of revolutionary Vietnamese journalism. The book chronicles the arduous, resilient, dedicated, creative, and contributing journey of journalists throughout different periods; it honors the immense contributions of Vietnamese revolutionary journalists to the cause of national construction and defense.

In addition, the book is compiled and published in a bilingual format, helping domestic readers better understand the history of Vietnamese journalism and vividly introducing to international friends the proud journey of development of Vietnamese revolutionary journalism.

The photo book "100 Years of Vietnamese Revolutionary Journalism (1925 - 2025)" was honored with a congratulatory message from General Secretary To Lam in the opening section: “On this special and meaningful occasion, I acknowledge and highly appreciate the coordination of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department and the Vietnam News Agency in directing the Vietnam News Agency Publishing House to organize the compilation and release of the publication “100 Years of Vietnamese Revolutionary Journalism (1925 - 2025)”. This photo book has high documentary value, truthfully reflecting the glorious journey of revolutionary journalism. At the same time, it expresses boundless gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh – the outstanding revolutionary journalist, and the generations of journalist-soldiers who have steadfastly and devotedly contributed to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation.”

Politburo member, Central Committee Secretary, and Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, Nguyen Trong Nghia, wrote these heartfelt words for the book: “One hundred years is not a long time in the thousand-year history of our nation, but what the revolutionary press of Vietnam has achieved over the past century is truly something to be proud of. Journalist-soldiers have written golden pages of history, making significant contributions to the building and protection of the Fatherland. As President Ho Chi Minh advised, ‘Journalists are also revolutionary soldiers. The pen and paper are their sharp weapons.’”

From the founding of the Thanh Nien (Youth) Newspaper by President Ho Chi Minh (June 21, 1925) to the present day, a century has passed, and the revolutionary press of Vietnam has accompanied the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. Under the direct leadership and guidance of the Party, in all periods, the revolutionary press has always been a sharp weapon on the ideological and cultural front, making important contributions to the struggle for national independence and reunification, as well as to the cause of renovation, construction and defense of the Fatherland; and enhancing Vietnam's position and image on the international stage.

The articles, images, and documents in this book are presented chronologically, reflecting the formation, development, and growth of Vietnam's revolutionary press, linked to each stage of the Party and nation's revolution; portraying historical milestones, achievements, and the silent sacrifices of Vietnam's revolutionary journalists over the past century.

The book is printed in four colors, bilingual Vietnamese-English, 372 pages thick, 23x25cm in size, with a hardcover. The content is divided into six parts: Vietnamese revolutionary press from 1925-1945: Propaganda, enlightenment, mobilization, gathering, and organization of forces for the struggle for independence and freedom. Vietnamese revolutionary press from 1945-1954: Serving the tasks of resistance and national construction. Vietnamese revolutionary press from 1954-1975: Serving the cause of building and defending the socialist North, supporting the South, and unifying the country. Vietnamese revolutionary press from 1975-1986: With the task of building and defending the country. Vietnamese revolutionary press from 1986-2000: Serving the cause of comprehensive national renewal. Vietnamese revolutionary journalism in the period 2001-2025: Serving the cause of industrialization and modernization, creating the foundation for the country to enter a new era - an era of national progress.

This book not only possesses valuable documentary value but also serves as a vivid testament to the courage, responsibility, and dedication of journalists to the Fatherland and the Vietnamese people. It honors the immense contributions of the revolutionary Vietnamese journalists to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.

Text and photos: Thanh Dong

Source: https://baodongkhoi.vn/sach-anh-100-nam-bao-chi-cach-mang-viet-nam-1925-2025--18062025-a148327.html