HÀ NỘI — Seventy-nine years ago, the August Revolution ushered in a new era for Việt Nam. Led by the visionary Hồ Chí Minh and the Indochinese Communist Party, the Vietnamese people united against a formidable foe, overcoming immense hardship to achieve independence (September 2, 1945).

To commemorate this historic moment, we present a collection of iconic images capturing the spirit of the revolution.

Hà Nội women participated in a rally to celebrate International Women's Day at the Exhibition Grounds during the revolutionary high-tides demanding social welfare and democracy in May 1938. — VNA/VNS Photo

The Việt Nam Armed Propaganda Unit for National Liberation, the predecessor of the Việt Nam People's Army, was established on December 22, 1944 with 34 members under the command of General Võ Nguyên Giáp. — VNA/VNS Photo

On August 19, 1945, following a gathering in front of the Opera House, Hanoians gained control of the Tonkin Palace - headquarters of the French-backed administration in the North. — VNA/VNS Photo

On September 2, 1945, at Hà Nội's Ba Đình Square, President Hồ Chí Minh read the Declaration of Independence declaring the birth of the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam (now the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam). — VNA/VNS Photo

President Hồ Chí Minh and members of the provisional Government Council of the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam at the first meeting on September 3, 1945. — VNA/VNS Photo

On the afternoon of May 7, 1954, the 'Determined to Fight - Determined to win' flag of the Việt Nam People's Army flown over General De Castries' bunker, marking the moment of the victory at Điện Biên Phủ. — VNA/VNS Photo

On the morning of October 10, 1954, Vietnamese troops advanced from the five gates to liberate the capital, marking the triumphant end of night years of sacrifice-filled resistance against French colonialism. — VNA/VNS Photo

On April 30, 1975, a Liberation Army tank crashed through the iron gates, captures the Presidental Palace of the then Sài Gòn regime, and triumphantly ends the nationa's 30-year-long struggle against foreign invaders, achieving the complete reunification of the country. — VNA/VNS Photo