In 1959, the southern revolution faced a turning point, requiring the party to make timely decision. The Party and Uncle Ho decided to establish and organize a military transport route.
The Ho Chi Minh Trail has been listed among 11 prominent national heritage sites, according to a recent announcement from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
A range of activities will be held to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and traditional day of Truong Son soldiers (May 19), heard a press conference held by the Ministry of National Defence in Hanoi on April 3.
A state-level funeral will be held on April 10 for Lt. Gen. Dong Sy Nguyen, former Vice Chairman of the Ministers’ Council and former Commander of Truong Son Corps, who passed away on April 4.
The construction of the Ho Chi Minh Trail over the Truong Son Mountain Range and its important role in the resistance war are being reflected at an exhibition which opened in Hanoi on April 3.
A solemn celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and the Traditional Day of Truong Son Army Corps took place in Nghe An province on May 9.
The Political Department of Military Zone 5 opened an exhibition on the Ho Chi Minh Trail at the zone’s museum on May 16, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, also known as Truong Son Trail.