The desire for independence, freedom and victory of the August Revolution in 1945
The desire for independence and freedom is a great spiritual value, crystallized from the thousand-year tradition of patriotism and resistance to foreign invasion of the Vietnamese people. In the context of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the country was under the domination of French colonialism and the backward feudal regime, that desire arose strongly, urging the nation's best sons to find a way to save the country, including the young man Nguyen Tat Thanh.
June 5, 1911 became a historical milestone, marking his journey to find a way to save the country. Traveling through many countries, not only working and studying, leader Nguyen Ai Quoc also directly participated in the revolutionary movement of the people of the world, especially the workers' movement. From there, he came to Marxism-Leninism, considering it the compass for the cause of national liberation, clearly defining the path to national liberation as the path of proletarian revolution. This was the ideological foundation for President Ho Chi Minh to found the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1930, opening the path of revolutionary struggle associated with the aspiration for national independence and socialist ideals.
The special point in Ho Chi Minh's thought on independence and freedom is the close connection between national rights and human rights. National independence is not only about escaping the yoke of domination, but also about the conditions for people to live happily, freely, have food to eat, clothes to wear, and education. He affirmed: "If the country is independent but the people do not enjoy happiness and freedom, then independence is meaningless" (1) . Therefore, making a revolution is not only about seizing power, but also about allowing people to be masters, to live freely and happily.
Ho Chi Minh's ideology on independence and freedom did not stop at the ideal aspiration, but became the guiding principle throughout the revolutionary line of our Party. Right from the first Political Platform (1930), our Party identified the top task as overthrowing imperialism and gaining national independence. Through each revolutionary stage, that ideology was concretized in the Party's major policies, aiming to gather all patriotic forces and build a great national unity bloc. The birth of the Viet Minh Front in 1941 marked an important development step, becoming the core force for the August General Uprising in 1945. That was a vivid demonstration of the crystallization of Ho Chi Minh's ideology and the creative and flexible application of our Party to the reality of the Vietnamese revolution.
The victory of the August Revolution in 1945 was the highest crystallization of the aspiration for independence and freedom in Ho Chi Minh's ideology and the nation's patriotic tradition. Taking advantage of the opportunity when Japanese fascists surrendered to the Allies, President Ho Chi Minh and the Communist Party of Vietnam promptly launched a general uprising to seize power. In a short time, the revolutionary government won victory across the country, demonstrating the rising strength of the great national unity bloc and the excellent leadership capacity of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh. The victory of the August Revolution ended more than 80 years of colonial rule, completely abolished the feudal regime in our country, established the first people's democratic state in Southeast Asia, and opened an era of national independence associated with socialism.
On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh solemnly declared to the nation and the world the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The Declaration of Independence drafted by him was not only a legal document giving birth to a new nation, but also a summary of revolutionary ideas on independence, freedom and human rights. By quoting universal values from famous declarations of the world and affirming the right to self-determination of the Vietnamese people, President Ho Chi Minh brought the struggle for independence of the Vietnamese people to the international level. It was a blend of patriotic tradition, the spirit of the times and profound humanistic aspirations. From then on, he was not only the leader of the Vietnamese people, but also a typical symbol of the national liberation movement in the world, a living embodiment of the aspiration for independence and freedom in the new era.
The victory of the August Revolution in 1945 was the pinnacle of the aspiration for independence and freedom that President Ho Chi Minh had nurtured, nurtured and realized through the correct revolutionary path, in line with the trend of the times and the aspirations of the entire nation. It was not only the result of the steadfast will and strength of great national unity, but also a testament to the wise and talented leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The historical lessons from the victory of the August Revolution laid the foundation for the later victories of the Vietnamese revolution, illuminating the revolutionary path in the journey of building and defending the nation.
The glorious victory of the August Revolution in 1945 affirmed the decisive and key role of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh in setting out the correct revolutionary path, in accordance with the historical reality and specific conditions of Vietnam. Since its inception, the Party has clearly identified the revolutionary path of national liberation associated with socialism, firmly pursuing the goal of national independence and the interests of the working class and peasants. With creative thinking, strategic vision and steadfastness, President Ho Chi Minh led the entire people and army to overcome countless challenges, choosing the right time and the most suitable form of revolution to achieve complete victory. He not only laid the ideological foundation but also became a symbol of revolutionary morality and the spirit of sacrifice, arousing strong belief in the inevitable victory of the Vietnamese revolution.
The great victory of the August Revolution in 1945 affirmed that the aspiration for independence and freedom was a powerful driving force that awakened and gathered the strength of the entire nation in the cause of national liberation. That aspiration became the flame that guided the nation to rise up and gain mastery. President Ho Chi Minh affirmed: "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom" (2) , and at the same time emphasized that the real strength to achieve that aspiration is the unity of the entire nation under the leadership of the Party. The lesson of great national unity is not just a slogan, but a consistent strategy, realized by gathering all patriotic forces, from workers, farmers, intellectuals, to ethnic groups, religions and overseas Vietnamese, in a united front. The victory of the August Revolution affirmed that when the entire people are united, no force can prevent the will for independence and freedom of the Vietnamese people.
The art of seizing opportunities and combining national strength and the strength of the times in the August Revolution of 1945 is a valuable lesson for all revolutionary stages. Correctly identifying, accurately assessing and flexibly applying opportunities is a decisive factor in transforming favorable objective conditions into practical revolutionary strength. The ability to quickly and accurately seize opportunities not only helps create strategic breakthroughs, but also minimizes unnecessary losses in the revolutionary struggle. This is a political art that requires insight, courage and flexibility in leadership, as well as close coordination between revolutionary forces. The lesson on the art of combining national strength and the strength of the times clearly demonstrates the importance of maximizing national internal strength based on the tradition of solidarity, self-reliance and indomitable spirit of the people. When that strength is combined with favorable conditions and trends of the times, it will become an extremely great resource, opening up new opportunities for the revolutionary cause. The flexible and skillful use of endogenous and exogenous resources not only creates historical victories but also provides a valuable lesson in the cause of building and defending the country.
Creatively applying the lessons of the August Revolution of 1945 in the new era
After nearly 40 years of comprehensive national renovation, the Vietnamese people are entering a new era of development, an era of strong growth on the journey of deep integration, affirming its position and prestige in the international arena. The profound historical lessons from the victory of the August Revolution in 1945 still hold true, continuing to illuminate the path of the Vietnamese revolution in the new era.
The aspiration for independence and freedom has been elevated to the aspiration for a prosperous and happy nation. The lesson of the strength of national solidarity has been affirmed by our Party as the source of strength for the Vietnamese people to overcome all difficulties, natural disasters, epidemics and global fluctuations. The Party's correct and wise leadership is the decisive factor in all victories of the Vietnamese revolution, continuing to be the foundation for ensuring political stability, economic development and maintaining the socialist orientation. In the new era, promoting these lessons creatively and flexibly is the key to realizing the aspiration of turning the country into a developed and powerful nation by the middle of the 21st century.
Firmly pursuing the goals of national independence and socialism is to realize the aspiration for independence and freedom that our entire nation has persistently pursued. That aspiration is not only a sacred wish, but also a profound and consistent driving force throughout the process of protecting and building the country. In the context of a complex and changing world, maintaining the goal of national independence means protecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and self-determination of the nation, the foundation for the people to truly live in freedom, prosperity and happiness. National independence associated with socialism is the consistent line of the Vietnamese revolution, and is also the path to meet the aspirations for real freedom and democracy for the people in the new era. Persevering in this goal not only protects the achievements of the revolution but also fanns the flames of the aspiration for independence and freedom, acting as a driving force to promote the country's strong development, modernization, integration and comprehensive development in the new era.
Strengthening the great national unity bloc , promoting democracy and people's intelligence . Great national unity is not only a great source of strength to protect the country's independence and autonomy, but also a prerequisite for the people to truly enjoy freedom, mastery and comprehensive development. In the context of increasingly fierce integration and competition, maintaining and expanding the great national unity bloc will create a combined strength, contributing firmly to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.
Promoting democracy and people's intelligence is a vivid expression of the aspiration for freedom, demonstrating the people's mastery in deciding the destiny of the nation and people. When democracy is expanded, collective intelligence is promoted, all classes of people participate in building the country, contributing to creating sustainable endogenous strength. This is the path to realizing the aspiration for independence and freedom in a real and sustainable way, bringing the country to stable development, prosperity and civilization in the new era.
Building a clean and strong Party in terms of politics and ideology Ethics, organization and cadres are the key premises to realize the aspiration for independence and freedom, and to make the country rise strongly. A steadfast, courageous and closely attached Party to the people will be a loyal and capable leadership force to protect independence, maintain sovereignty and lead the country to sustainable development. Party building does not stop at consolidating the Party organization but must also focus on improving the quality of ideology, upholding principles and revolutionary ethics, preventing degradation and manifestations of "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" within the Party.
In the context of deep globalization and increasingly fierce international competition, the nation's aspirations for self-improvement require a truly clean, strong, courageous and intelligent Party to meet new development requirements. The Party is the nucleus of solidarity, the guiding torch, contributing to building a rich, civilized and modern country. It is the strength and good qualities of the Party that will create a solid foundation for realizing the aspirations for independence, freedom and sustainable development, bringing the Vietnamese nation to new heights in the era of integration and development.
Proactive international integration associated with maintaining national identity and interests is the Party's major strategic orientation to realize the aspiration for independence and freedom, bringing the country to rise strongly. International integration is not only an opportunity to expand foreign relations, attract investment, acquire technology and development experience, but also a necessary condition to enhance the country's position and strength in the globalized environment. Integration must be carried out on the basis of maintaining national sovereignty, protecting national interests and preserving the nation's cultural identity and character. This is a vivid expression of the aspiration for independence and freedom, expressed in the right to autonomy in developing and preserving the cultural values and traditions of the nation. Proactive integration is also the way for the Vietnamese people not to fall behind, to maintain the spirit of self-reliance, self-reliance and sustainable development in the new era. The nation’s aspiration to rise up will become stronger and more sustainable when combining national strength with the strength of the times, between internal and external forces. This is a valuable lesson for the country to move forward in the new era with a position of autonomy and comprehensive strength in the international arena.
Inspire patriotism and self-reliance in the young generation is an important task to continue the tradition, realize the aspiration for independence, freedom and make the country grow strongly. The young generation is the future owner of the country, the core force in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland. Educating and fostering deep patriotism, the spirit of self-reliance and self-improvement will create sustainable endogenous strength, helping the young generation to be more confident, creative and brave in the face of all difficulties and challenges, contributing their strength and intelligence to help Vietnam actively integrate into the world and develop.
The aspiration for independence and freedom is not only a legacy of the past but also a strong inspiration for the young generation today and tomorrow, to shoulder the cause of building a rich and civilized country. The spirit of self-reliance, self-reliance, and ardent patriotism of the young generation need to be constantly nurtured by promoting the educational role of the family, school and society.
The victory of the August Revolution in 1945 was a victory of patriotism, indomitable will and the strength of great national unity under the wise leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh. In the context of the country entering an era of strong growth and deep integration with the world, the lessons from the August Revolution become even more valuable, continuing to inspire and lead our nation firmly on the journey to realize the aspiration of strength and happiness./.
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(1) Ho Chi Minh: Complete Works, op. cit. , vol. 4, p. 64
(2) Ho Chi Minh: Complete Works , op. cit., vol. 15, p. 131
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