The exhibited photos, including 40 that snapped President Ho Chi Minh, were presented by French historian Philippe Devillers. 

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Duong Chi Dung spoke highly of the Paris-based Vietnam Cultural Centre’s initiative to organize the exhibition, saying that Vietnam’s first independent days are always unforgettable memories of Vietnamese people as well as Vietnam’s friends, including those from France. 

He thanked Prof. Philippe Devillers, who is witness not only to the historical days in Vietnam but also a witness of the development of the France-Vietnam relationship, for his valuable gifts. 

The French historian handed over these photos to Prof. Phan Huy Le, President of the Vietnam Historians’ Association in July 2010. The photos are expected to provide an insight into the first independent days of Vietnam, especially the capital city of Hanoi after the August Revolution of 1945.

VNA