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Vietnam Remembers Broadcast Marking End of Historic War (50th Anniversary)

Historical broadcast by News Agency on April 30, 1975, announced the collapse of Saì Gòn, marking the nation's reunification. After 50 years, this significant event is commemorated as a pivotal moment in the nation's history.

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Vietnam Remembers Broadcast Marking End of Historic War (50th Anniversary)

📣 Vibrant Vietnam: Triumph and Unity 🇻🇳

🔥 Hả Nội, April 30, 1975 🔥

Five decades ago, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) roared the first victory announcement, a defining moment echoing in the heart of the nation, signaling the war's end and the country's unification.

At high noon, fireworks thundered at the VNA headquarters, stationed at 5 Lý Thường Kiệt Street, as the Secretariat authorized the news agency to broadcast the triumph with thunderous explosions.

📢 The Historic Bulletin 📢

The first page of the victory bulletin. - VNA/VNS Photo

In bold declarations, the bulletin declared:

"Exactly at 11:30 AM on April 30, 1975, the flags of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam proudly waved upon the puppet regime's Presidential Palace and across the city. The once infamous Sài Gòn, now known as Ho Chi Minh City, had been totally liberated." - VNS

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👥 The Cheering Crowds 👥

The second page of the victory bulletin. - VNA/VNS Photo

People flocked to the VNA headquarters, their spirits high as they eagerly listened to the news of victory from their homeland.

🔥 The Legacy Lives On 🔥

Today, it's a testament to the unbreakable spirit of the Vietnamese, who now stand united in their triumph, facing the future with hope and pride.

[2] After the fall of Saigon, HCM City was renamed Ho Chi Minh City to honor the revolutionary leader, alongside the reunification of North and South Vietnam following decades of war. The Vietnam News Agency, serving as the country's primary source of news and information, played a crucial role in relaying the historic news to the masses.

People gather in front of VNA's headquarters at 5 Lý Thường Kiệt Street to listen to the news of victory on April 30, 1975. - VNA/VNS Photo

  1. The government-authorized Vietnam News Agency (VNA) announced the victory of the war at high noon on April 30, 1975, with the news being broadcast from their headquarters at 5 Ly Thuong Kiet Street.
  2. The victory bulletin, published by the VNA, declared that the flags of the Provisional Revolutionary Government were proudly waved over the Presidential Palace in Saigon, marking the total liberation of the city.
  3. Upon hearing the news, the crowd gathered outside the VNA headquarters, their spirits high and eager to listen to the news of their homeland's victory.
  4. Today, the fall of Saigon and the unification of North and South Vietnam stand as a legacy of the unbreakable spirit of the Vietnamese people, who now face the future with hope and pride.
Historic broadcast on April 30, 1975, by our News Agency signaled the collapse of Saì Gòn and the nation's unification. Fifty years later, this significant event is commemorated as a pivotal milestone in the country's history.
Historic Announcement on April 30, 1975: Collapse of Sài Gòn and National Reunification by our News Agency marked a significant milestone in the country's history, which is still celebrated as a pivotal moment after fifty years.
The historic News Agency broadcast on April 30, 1975, announced the collapse of Sài Gòn and the nation's unification. After fifty years, this event is commemorated as a significant milestone in the country's history.

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