Display of American anti-Vietnam War badges

(CLO) The exhibition "Stories from anti-war badges" gives the public a realistic look at the "war" within America to protest the war in Vietnam.

On November 21, the War Remnants Museum (District 3, Ho Chi Minh City) held a special exhibition "Stories from anti-war badges".

The exhibition introduces 182 artifacts, images, and documents with 5 groups of content: Anti-war badges of American students; Anti-war badges of organizations under the Communist Party of America; Anti-war badges of American soldiers and the anti-draft movement; Anti-war badges of political , social, and religious organizations; Anti-war badges of the women's movement.

People and tourists visit the exhibition on the opening day. Photo: H.Long/TCDL

The stories at the thematic exhibition contribute to giving the public a realistic view of a "war" within America parallel to the "real war" taking place in Vietnam at that time.

Accordingly, the anti-war movement in the US took many forms, the most popular of which was the issuance and use of anti-war badges. Over time, these badges became “witnesses”, pieces of the struggle for peace , conscience and justice taking place right in the US.

The exhibition also carries a message of peace and friendship, a meaningful activity in the context of the increasingly improving and developing Vietnam - US relationship in many fields.

Cultural exchange activities associated with reconciliation, healing and overcoming the consequences of war have contributed to promoting and developing more deeply the comprehensive relationship and cooperation between the two countries.

According to Mr. Nguyen Minh Nhut, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, the story of anti-war badges is an attractive, creative and affectionate topic. In particular, anti-war badges have unique meanings, becoming symbols of the desire for peace, the voice of justice, and the demand to end the unjust war in Vietnam.

Through the badges, the profound and humane messages of those who always fight for peace and justice around the world will be felt, shared and continue to be contemplated and acted upon for a better world.

In addition to the images, documents, and artifacts displayed at the exhibition, visitors will also experience 3D scanning technology in displaying, preserving, and promoting heritage values ​​at the War Remnants Museum.

The exhibition is expected to last until March 2025.

T.Toan

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/trung-bay-huy-hieu-cua-nguoi-my-phan-doi-cuoc-chien-tranh-o-viet-nam-post322309.html