October 10, 1954 – Great landmark in Hanoi’s history

On the morning of October 10, 1954, the Hanoi politico-military committee and troops of Division 308, also known as the Vanguard Brigade, divided into many large contingents, march into the capital amid the warm welcome of some 200,000 people. This is a great historic event, marking the end of the 9-year anti-French resistance war.

The people of Hanoi warmly welcome and present flowers to the soldiers on their way to take over the capital on the morning of October 10, 1954. (Photo: File – VNA)

On the morning of October 10, 1954, the troops of Division 308, also known as the Vanguard Brigade, advance through the city gates to take over the capital. (Photo: File – VNA)

Children of Hanoi, along with their families, wave flags to welcome the soldiers returning to liberate the capital. (Photo: File – VNA)

The soldiers raise the liberation flag on the top of Long Bien Bridge. (Photo: File – VNA)

Tens of thousands of Hanoi residents flood the streets to greet the victorious army as it returns to liberate the capital near Hoan Kiem Lake on the morning of October 10, 1954. (Photo: File – VNA)

The people joyfully look towards the national flag flying on the Hanoi Flag Tower on the liberation day, October 10, 1954. (Photo: File – VNA)

A unit from the Capital Regiment, carrying the "Determined to fight, determined to win" flag presented by President Ho Chi Minh, participates in the first flag-raising ceremony on the liberation day, held at the Flag Tower courtyard (now Doan Mon - Thang Long Imperial Citadel) at 3 PM on October 10, 1954. (Photo: File – VNA)

President Ho Chi Minh meets with representatives of the capital's residents on October 16, 1954. (Photo: File – VNA)