In the heroic flow of the history of the Vietnamese people, the August Revolution of 1945 was a brilliant milestone, marking the collapse of colonial and socialist domination and opening a new era - the era of national independence and freedom. That great victory not only affirms the resilience and burning aspiration of our people, but also contributes to spreading the revolutionary fire to oppressed peoples around the world.
In order to truly recreate the boiling atmosphere of the historic August days, while inspiring the tradition of patriotism and revolutionary spirit for today's generation, the Truth National Political Publishing House published the book "Imprints of the August Revolution in 1945", edited by author Nguyen Thai Binh - a special documentary work with profound historical and educational significance.
The book is a crystallization of valuable original documents, distilled from the entire Party Document, along with a series of serious articles that appeared in Cuu Qu Quoc Newspaper, Tham Su Newspaper, Thu Doc Newspaper during the August Revolution and the following years.
Through historical documents such as the Arrest Warrant, the Declaration of Independence, the Resolution of the National Conference of the Indochinese Communist Party or the call-ups of the Viet Minh Front..., readers can feel each breath of the revolution, gradually transforming history in the moment of deciding national fate.
The book does not simply record events, but revives history through memories, recallings, and articles of witnesses: from General Vo Nguyen Giap, comrade Truong Chinh, historian Tran Huy Lieu, Xuan Thuy, to journalists, artists such as Hong Ha, To Hoai, Hong Linh, Nhu Phong, Nguyet Tu...
Stories such as receiving a gold sword from King Bao Dai, breaking Ba To prison, capturing Hue citadel, rising up in the North, the days of Hanoi's fierce fighting, or the image of a Vietnamese girl living a life of a Japanese warlord..., are all told with rustic, emotional but suggestive voices, showing the strength of a united nation, determined to rise up to take power.
Not stopping at recreating history, the book also analyzes the reasons for victory, drawing lessons from the talented leadership of the Party, the art of mass organization, and the smooth combination of political and military struggle. In particular, the final part of the book also records the vibrant atmosphere of the August Revolution celebrations in many localities in the following years such as Hanoi, Gia Lam, Southern region... showing that the mark of this great revolution not only lives in the history of books, but has been integrated into daily life, into the hearts of millions of Vietnamese people.
For the younger generation, those born in peace, raised between the technology era and the modern pace of life, the book "From the imprint of the August Revolution in 1945" is like a "door" returning to the fiery revolutionary days, where freedom is not obvious but crystallizes the blood, tears and indomitable will of the whole nation.
The authentic documents and intact emotions in this book will become a bridge connecting today with yesterday, so that each person can touch history not only with intelligence, but with all emotion, pride and gratitude. Not only is it a sacred gratitude sent to generations of our ancestors, the book also lights up a silent and persistent fire, reminding us that: History is an invaluable spiritual heritage, a vivid lesson, and the foundation for today's generation to create a future worthy of the sacrifice of our ancestors.
