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Submitted by unname1 on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 18:22
State President Truong Tan Sang has declared that history serves as a spiritual foundation for the eternal development of the Vietnamese nation.

President Sang made the statement during a special ceremony to mark the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam Association of Historical Science (VAHS) at the Hanoi Opera House on October 22.

The VAHS was also granted the Labour Order, First Class, and announced the establishment of the Fund for Developing Vietnamese Historical Science.

Addressing the ceremony, Professor Phan Huy Le, President of the VAHS, said that the association has made many practical contributions to the country’s history in the past 45 years, helping to increase awareness of history from a materialistic viewpoint, promote learning about the country's traditions, protect the country’s sovereignty and territories, and expand Vietnam’s external relationships.

Professor Le also emphasized the role of the VAHS in the Party’s revolutionary cause and the struggle for national liberation.

On behalf of the Party, President Sang congratulated the VAHS on its achievements, saying it has grown to include a considerable number of history researchers and lecturers.

Mr Sang affirmed that history is a fundamental science of great importance to the country in many fields including education about national traditions, developing patriotism and pride, and upholding the exemplary values of those who came before.

On the occasion, the VAHS officially announced its Fund for Developing Vietnamese Historical Science, the first of its kind, founded by the VAHS and Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group.

The fund aims to nurture talented historians and organize annual activities including granting awards and scholarships, financing outstanding historical projects, and promoting a variety of events related to history and culture.

The VAHS will also launch the annual Vietnam History Forum to raise public awareness of current historical issues in society.

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