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Vietnam is a nation with thousand years of a
glorious history. Archaeological artefacts of the Phung Nguyen,
Dong Dau, Go Mun, and Dong Son cultures, especially the Ngoc Lu
bronze drums have proved the Vietnam sheltered a developed
civilisation even before Christ (Dong Son culture). Besides, the
vestiges of the historic period of the Hung Kings have revealed
that Vietnam was one of the first countries to be formed.
History of Vietnam can be divided into three main periods:
National construction and defense for
independence (939 - 1945): The period was brilliant era of
national revival and development. It was marked by the
glorious victory of the Vietnamese people against the
aggressors.
National independence and socialism (1945
until present): The revolution succeeded in August 1945 with
the leadership of the President Ho Chi Minh and the
Vietnamese Communist Party. The country proclaimed its
independence on September 2, a date that later became
Vietnam's National Day. During the following 30 years, the
Vietnamese people continued to resist and protect their
independence. Vietnam has been unified since the great
victory over the Americans in spring 1975. The Socialist
Republic of Vietnam was proclaimed, with Hanoi as its
capital.
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