Review the moment President Bill Clinton announced the normalization of relations with Vietnam 30 years ago

The image of President Bill Clinton announcing the normalization of relations with Vietnam on July 11, 1995 at the White House is kept in the Bill Clinton Presidential Library, along with the declaration, which is on display for the first time in Vietnam.

President Bill Clinton announced the normalization of relations with Vietnam on July 11, 1995, at the White House - Photo: Bill Clinton Presidential Library

These valuable documents are part of the exhibition "30 Years of Vietnam-US Diplomatic Relations" in Hanoi, organized by the National Archives Center III under the State Records and Archives Department in collaboration with the Vietnam-US Association… on July 10th.

This is a practical activity to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States (1995 - 2025) and the 78th anniversary of the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025).

These documents are being published in Vietnam for the first time.

The exhibition features many documents being published for the first time, such as texts related to the process of normalizing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States.

In particular, President Bill Clinton's Statement on establishing normal relations with Vietnam, released at the White House on July 11, 1995, is currently preserved in the U.S. National Archives.

President Bill Clinton's statement on establishing normal relations with Vietnam.

And the Statement by Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet dated July 12, 1995, regarding President Bill Clinton's decision to normalize relations, is currently preserved at the National Archives Center III. Many valuable images of the two countries' diplomacy at this special time are also presented to viewers.

In addition, the exhibition also features a number of war records and artifacts that were returned for the first time to veterans and relatives of fallen soldiers' families, currently preserved at the Vietnam Center and Archives, Texas Tech University, USA.

On this occasion, the US Embassy in Vietnam also presented 30 photographs – symbolizing the number of years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States.

The Vietnam Center at Texas Tech University will donate over 200 sets of war relics and data to the National Archives Center III for management and subsequent return to families.

Statement by Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet on July 12, 1995, regarding President Bill Clinton's decision to normalize relations.

A profound story about connection, sharing, and reconciliation.

Mr. Cao Huy, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Interior , affirmed that the exhibition of documents and the return of historical records is not only an opportunity to look back on a 30-year journey full of significant milestones, but also a touching and humane moment, contributing to strengthening and further developing the Vietnam-US relationship in the new era.

"The exhibition not only recreates the 30-year journey of the formation and development of Vietnam-US relations, but also sends a message about a stable future of cooperation, working together towards peace and prosperity," Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Cao Huy affirmed.

Ambassador Marc Knapper of the United States to Vietnam handed over some war relics and documents to Vietnamese veterans and relatives of fallen soldiers. - Photo: T. ĐIỂU

Ambassador Marc Knapper of the United States to Vietnam affirmed that the exhibition and the return of war documents and artifacts contain profound stories about human connection, sharing, and reconciliation.

The photographs, artifacts, and documents on display are not only snapshots of history, but also vivid evidence of the journey the two countries have taken, from war to a relationship of trust and cooperation.

On November 9, 1995, in Hanoi, General Vo Nguyen Giap, former Minister of National Defense of Vietnam, received Mr. McNamara, former Secretary of Defense of the United States, who was visiting and working in our country. - Photo: Kim Hung/TTXVN

On September 5, 1995, at the Government Office, Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet received Mr. George H.W. Bush, former US President, who was visiting Vietnam. - Source: Minh Dao/VNA

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Mai and US Secretary of State Christopher at the opening ceremony of the US Embassy in Vietnam on August 6, 1995 - Photo: Archives Room, Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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