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Crash Course in Vietnamese History: 500,000 BC – AD 1945

The Đông Sơn bronze drum, crafted by the ancient Việt peoples of East and Southeast Asia, symbolizes the antiquity of Vietnamese history and culture, which spans thousands of years. It stands as one of the key emblems of Vietnamese resilience, helping to preserve Việt culture through difficult times, including the thousand years of Chinese occupation from the late BC to the early-mid AD centuries (Courtesy of Vu Thi Anh).

Get acquainted with Vietnamese history in less than 10 minutes. Vietnam’s history reflects resilience through its evolution from ancient kingdoms, foreign rule, and independence to modern struggles and conflicts.

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October 26, 1955: Founding Day of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)

The national flag of the Republic of Vietnam, utilized from 1955 to 1975.

The Republic of Vietnam was officially established on October 26, 1955, by Ngo Dinh Diem, who faced immense challenges from internal and external foes. Diem rejected the flawed Geneva Accords and orchestrated a successful electoral campaign that led to his presidency. His leadership marked a significant period of advancement and democracy in South Vietnam.