[In Pictures] Special exhibits recall the glorious April 30, 1975

The glorious date of April 30, 1975, is vividly recreated through historical artefacts at the Vietnam Military History Museum. These artefacts not only recount the historic story of the nation but also inspire pride in younger generations about the journey to unify the country.
The glorious date of April 30, 1975, is vividly recreated through historical artefacts at the Vietnam Military History Museum.
The glorious date of April 30, 1975, is vividly recreated through historical artefacts at the Vietnam Military History Museum.
The historic quote by General Vo Nguyen Giap and portraits of three generals who significantly contributed to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign.

The historic quote by General Vo Nguyen Giap and portraits of three generals who significantly contributed to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign.
The T-54B tank number 843 was one of the first tanks to crash into the side gate of the Independence Palace on April 30, 1975. It was recognised as a national treasure by the prime minister in October 2012.

The T-54B tank number 843 was one of the first tanks to crash into the side gate of the Independence Palace on April 30, 1975. It was recognised as a national treasure by the prime minister in October 2012.
A visitor exploring images captured during the Ho Chi Minh Campaign.

A visitor exploring images captured during the Ho Chi Minh Campaign.
A jeep with number 15770 that was used by Captain Pham Xuan The and his comrades to enter the Independence Palace on April 30, 1975, and escort the puppet president to the radio station to announce surrender. The vehicle was previously captured from the enemy's airborne brigade at Da Nang Airport.

A jeep with number 15770 that was used by Captain Pham Xuan The and his comrades to enter the Independence Palace on April 30, 1975, and escort the puppet president to the radio station to announce surrender. The vehicle was previously captured from the enemy's airborne brigade at Da Nang Airport.
Flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, which was hoisted by Regiment 1, Division 10, Corp 3, at the enemy's General Staff Headquarters on April 30, 1975.

Flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, which was hoisted by Regiment 1, Division 10, Corp 3, at the enemy's General Staff Headquarters on April 30, 1975.
A national flag made by Special Force Z32 to distribute to the people to welcome the troops entering Saigon on April 30, 1975.

A national flag made by Special Force Z32 to distribute to the people to welcome the troops entering Saigon on April 30, 1975.
Students explore the sand table illustrating the Ho Chi Minh Campaign

Students explore the sand table illustrating the Ho Chi Minh Campaign
Red arrows on the Ho Chi Minh Campaign map illustrate the attack directions of the Vietnamese forces towards Saigon.

Red arrows on the Ho Chi Minh Campaign map illustrate the attack directions of the Vietnamese forces towards Saigon.
Visitors at the museum

Visitors at the museum

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Photos: SON TUNG

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