At noon on April 30, 1975, a moment that changed history, the Liberation Army flag flew atop the Independence Palace—marking a decisive victory, the end of the war, and the reunification of Vietnam.

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024), General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Military Commission To Lam has written an article titled “Vietnam People’s Army – A pride of the nation”.

Members of the Education Section under the Central Office for South Vietnam burst with joy when learning about the complete liberation of southern Vietnam.

The April 30 victory in 1975 was also broadcast by the Voice of Russia. 42 years have gone, but the special broadcast is a vivid memory of correspondent Aleksey Sunnenberg.