[In Photos] President Ho Chi Minh’s boundless affection for Vietnamese children

During his lifetime, despite his immense responsibilities leading the country, President Ho Chi Minh consistently devoted time and heartfelt attention to the younger generation—Viet Nam’s future custodians. 

On the evening of May 31, 1969, at the Presidential Palace in Ha Noi, President Ho Chi Minh and children from the capital attend a special cultural performance to mark International Children’s Day (June 1). (Photo: VNA)

On May 19, 1953, President Ho Chi Minh visits the army’s first boarding kindergarten in the Viet Bac revolutionary base on the occasion of his birthday. (Photo: VNA)

On May 19, 1950, in the Viet Bac base, President Ho Chi Minh celebrates his 60th birthday with a visit from the children’s art troupe from Interzone X and the young military cadet team. (Photo: VNA)

A tender moment from 1950 shows President Ho Chi Minh sharing affection with children in the Viet Bac base. (Photo: VNA)

In 1961, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, President Ho Chi Minh warmly welcomes children to the Presidential Palace. (Photo: VNA)

On May 19, 1956, students from Trung Vuong Secondary School (Ha Noi) visit President Ho Chi Minh to wish him a happy birthday. (Photo: VNA)

On February 13, 1969, President Ho Chi Minh meets with children from the South who are visiting the North. (Photo: VNA)

In February 1969, he meets with child soldiers from the South who have excelled in fighting against US forces. (Photo: VNA)

On June 1, 1969, children in Ha Noi gather joyfully around President Ho Chi Minh to celebrate International Children’s Day. (Photo: VNA)

President Ho Chi Minh feeds a young child during a visit to a children’s camp in the Viet Bac base. (Photo: VNA)

Photo: VNA
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