August
Revolution
Eighty years ago, the Vietnamese people launched a general uprising that ended French colonial rule and the feudal regime, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam. Nhan Dan Newspaper recounts the August Revolution as it unfolded.
August 13, 1945
National Uprising Committee issues Military Order No. 1
Upon receiving news that fascist Japan had been defeated and was about to surrender to the Allies, the Party Central Committee and the Viet Minh (League for the Independence of Vietnam) General Committee immediately established the National Uprising Committee. It comprised five members: Truong Chinh, Vo Nguyen Giap, Le Thanh Nghi, Tran Dang Ninh and Chu Van Tan, with General Secretary Truong Chinh directly in charge.
Read moreAugust 14, 1945
The National Party Conference opens at Tan Trao to discuss plan for General Uprising
Upon hearing the news that the US had dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima (Japan), Comrade Ho Chi Minh and the Standing Committee of the Party Central Committee decided to convene a National Party Conference to discuss the plan to launch the general uprising.
Read moreAugust 15, 1945
National Party Conference closes, Northern Regional Committee orders uprising
The National Party Conference closed, delegates promptly returned to their localities, bringing with them the Party’s guidelines to launch and lead the people in uprisings to seize power.
Read moreAugust 16, 1945
Congress of People’s Representatives convenes in Tan Trao
Following the conclusion of the National Party Conference, the Congress of People’s Representatives was held at Tan Trao (Tuyen Quang). The congress brought together more than 60 delegates from the North, Central, and South regions; overseas Vietnamese representatives; representatives of political parties; and various national and religious organisations.
Read moreAugust 17, 1945
National Liberation Committee launched at Tan Trao communal house
The National Liberation Committee was launched at Tan Trao communal house on the morning of August 17.
Read moreAugust 18, 1945
President Ho Chi Minh sent a letter calling on the entire nation to rise for a General Uprising
In his letter, he informed the people that Japan had surrendered. He highlighted the growing strength of the Viet Minh Front; and announced the establishment of the Viet Nam National Liberation Committee, elected by the “Congress of People’s Representatives”. He described it as “a major step forward in our nation’s struggle for liberation over nearly a century.”
Read moreAugust 19, 1945
The August Revolution triumphs in the capital city of Ha Noi
After only a very short period of preparation, the Tonkin Party Committee and the Ha Noi Party Committee mobilised the people of Ha Noi to rise up and seize power on August 19, 1945.
Read moreAugust 20, 1945
The general uprising broke out simultaneously and won victories in many places
On August 20, 1945, the uprising flame broke out simultaneously, spreading like a chain, sweeping through many provinces and winning in a short time.
Read moreAugust 21, 1945
Entire nation ablaze with spirit of General Uprising
In Son Tay, a large demonstration was held by the people. Speaking on behalf of the provincial Viet Minh Committee, Nguyen Quoc Hong called on comrades and compatriots to rise up, dissolve the puppet government, and establish a revolutionary government.
Read moreAugust 22, 1945
Revolutionary waves surge, many provinces simultaneously seize power
In Yen Bai, the Provincial Party Organisation organised a mass meeting at Cang Yard, Yen Bai Town, attracting nearly 10,000 participants. The Provisional Revolutionary People’s Committee of Yen Bai was introduced to the people, with Ngo Minh Loan as Chairman and Nguyen Phuc as Vice Chairman.
Read moreAugust 23, 1945
Revolutionary forces overwhelm nation, the imperial capital of Hue falls into hands of people
In Hai Phong, the city’s uprising committee declared that August 23 would be the day of insurrection. At dawn, hundreds of thousands of armed demonstrators carrying red flags with golden stars poured into the square in front of the Opera House like torrents.
Read moreAugust 24, 1945
The General Uprising Seizes Power in the Provinces of Ha Nam, Quang Yen, Dak Lak, Go Cong
In Ha Nam, the puppet administration surrendered at Phu Ly, hands over power to the revolution.In Quang Yen Province, the Provisional Revolutionary Committee was introduced to the people. The atmosphere of struggle to seize power was vibrant, spreading across the localities, and the victory in Quang Yen’s provincial capital encouraged the revolutionary forces and the people of other areas to continue to rise up.
Read moreAugust 25, 1945
General uprising in Sai Gon seizes power
At dawn, the people of Sai Gon rose in a heroic revolutionary atmosphere. The streets were filled with flags and banners. Chants and slogans highlighting the determination to defend independence and freedom echoed throughout the city.
Read moreAugust 26, 1945
Party Central Committee’s Standing Committee meets in Ha Noi
On August 26, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh convened and chaired a meeting of the Party Central Committee’s Standing Committee in Ha Noi.
Read moreAugust 27, 1945
Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam established
The Viet Nam Liberation Committee was reorganised into the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam on August 27, 1945.
Read moreAugust 28, 1945
The General Uprising triumphed nationwide
On the afternoon of August 28, the people of Hue City welcomed the delegation of the Provisional Government, led by Tran Huy Lieu, which arrived to witness Emperor Bao Dai’s abdication and to receive the imperial seal and sword from Viet Nam’s last monarch.
Read moreAugust 29, 1945
President Ho Chi Minh met Archimedes Patti to discuss the draft “Declaration of Independence”
On August 29, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh invited the head of the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), Colonel Archimedes Patti, to the house at 48 Hang Ngang Street to discuss the draft “Declaration of Independence”.
Read moreAugust 30, 1945
King Bao Dai abdicates
On August 30, 1945, the Provisional Revolutionary Government accepted the abdication of Bao Dai.
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