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HO CHI MINH
Selected Works
==========第1页==========
HO CHI MINH
SELECTED WORKSIV
==========第2页==========
HIM H0 OI
50v(2302176
==========第3页==========
HO CHI MINH
SELECTED
W○RKS
VOLUME IV
HANOIFOREIGN LANGUAGES PUBLISHING HOUSE
↓962
==========第4页==========
H⊥NHOH
CHToH3C
PERIOD FROM
THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF PEACE
IN JULY 1954 TO THE
KaMOV
THIRD NATIONAL CONGRESS OFTHE VIET NAM WORKERS, PARTY
HELD IN SEPTEMBER 1960
IOMAr
69
==========第5页==========
CONTENTS
090015
1954
HOAZS MO SMRENTHA24
Page
HwOTeeer 1Uu Vi
Appeal made after the successful conclusion of the
Geneva Agreements July 22)
17
分000AOA
Welcoming the International Commission for Super-
vision and Control (August 13)
21
Appeal on the occasion of the celebration of the August
Revolution and National Day (September
25
Addressing the conference reviewing the first landreform drive at Thai nguyen( September 12)
32
Letter to southern soldiers, cadres and their families,regrouped in the North(September 22)
Advice given to army units before taking over Hanoi(October)
37
Appeal on the occasion of the liberation of the capital
ty(october 10)
39
peech delivered to public employees of the former
S
administration who have remained in Hanoi( November 30)
42
Reply to the French paper Regards(December 19)..45ppeal on the day commemorating the nation-wide r
Resistance w
==========第6页==========
Speech at the ceremony to lay wreaths on the ceno-
Talk with the new army heroes(August 31)
1
taph in memory of the fallen patriotic fighters
Appeal on the day commemorating the tenth anni
(December 31)
50
ry of the founding of the D R( September 2)
108
Tenth anniversary of National day of the Democrati
1955
Republic of Viet Nam (September)
Speech greeting the New Year and welcoming the Viet
Address to the closing session of the Viet Nam
126
Nam Workers Party Central Committee and
Fatherland Front congress(September).
the Government on their return to the capital
Letter to teachers, students, youth organisations, cadres
(anuary 1).
52
and children (October 31)....
130
Talk at the opening of the People's University (a-
Appeal for emulation to increase production and
n19)
practise thrift in 1956 (December 19).
133
ppeal for competition in production and thrift in the
Spring season(February 5)
61
1956
Letter to the conference of medical workers( February) 63
Message on the occasion of the opening of the Hanoi
New Years greeting
137
Muc Nam Quan railway line( February 27)
65
Telegram to the 20th congress of the Communist Party
Speech closing the 7th enlarged session of the Ce
Central
of the Soviet Union(February)
143
Committee of the Viet Nam Workers'Party
Speech at the meeting of Hanoi people to welcome the
( March12).、,
Delegation of the Soviet Government(April)
Leninism and the liberation of oppressed peoples
Speech closing the 9th enlarged session of the
CApril 18
72
Central Committee of the viet Nam Workers
Excerpt from a speech delivered at the National Con
Party (April 24)
gress of mutual aid teams(May 6
Letter to the cadres from South Viet Nam regrouped
Letter to the compatriots in the Thai-Meo Autonomous
in the North (June 19)
157
Reglon(May 7)
88
Letter to the Vietnamese people throughout the
Talk with the peoples representatives
Haiphong
country
b2):m(55yM,162
city (une 2)
91
Instructions given at the conference reviewing the
Report on the visit of the Delegation of the Govern-
mass education in the first half of 1956 (July 16). 166
ment of the D.R.v.N. to the Soviet Union and the
Talk with intellectuals attending the political course
People's Republic of China(July 23)
of the Viet Nam People's University (July 21).. 173
Talk at the conference to increase production and fight
Consolidation and development of ideological unity
famine (July)
100
among Marxist-Leninist parties (August 3)... 179
10
==========第7页==========
Letter to compatriots in the viet Bac autonomous
Speech at the extraordinary session of the Supreme
egion(August 10)
188
Soviet of the U.s.s.R. on the 40th anniversary othe October Revolution(November 6
280
Letter to the peasants and cadres on the successful
completion of land reform in the North(August 18)190
Appeal on the occasion of National Day(September
194
1958
Excerpt from the speech at the National congress ofthe Viet Nam Youth Union(October 15)
198
New Years greetings (January)
285
Excerpt from the speech at the National congress of
Speech at a mass rally in New Delhi(February 6). 290
o the Viet Nam Labour Youth Union(November 2). 204
Talk at a press conference in Rangoon( February 16). 295
New situation and immediate tasks of the Army(March) 301
1957
Speech at the inaugural meeting of the 8th session ofthe National Assembly (April)
peech at the Trade Union School (January 19)
Speech greeting labour heroes and emulation fighters
208
(July 7)
313
Report to the meeting of representatives of the Hanoi
people on the success of the 6th session of the
Letter to the Viet Nam people,'s congress for the defence of peace (August 16)..
319
National Assembly( First legislature)( February 15) 215
Telegram greeting the Provisional Government of the
Answer to a correspondent of the Hungarian News
Republic of Algeria( September 27)
322
Agency (February 19)
223
Telegram to the President of the Republic of Guinea
Appeal on the occasion of International Labour Day
(October 9)
323
(May 1)
226
Instructions given at the meeting for ideological re-
Excerpt from a talk with the cadres and workers of the 3Speech at the congress of cultural workers(October 30)
moulding of general and field officers(May 16).231
Hanoi Engineering Plant(December 25)
328
Speech greeting President K. E. Voroshilov at thebanquet given in his honour (May 20)
235
Talk on the occasion of the 12th Anniversary of the
101958
founding of the D R V.N. (September 2)
238
Speech opening the first theoretical course of nguyen
Triumph of proletarian friendship anuary)
332
Ai Quoc School (September 7)
248
Preface to the Russian edition of Ho Chi Minh, a selection of writings and speeches
335
The October Revolution and the liberation of thepeoples of the East(November 6)
,260
Talk with the people of Surabaya(March 5).
340
12
13
==========第8页==========
Tallk
the Conference of Trade Union cadres a?
The path which led me to Leninism (April)
448
( March14)..·.·
0346
Speech at the Hanoi People's congress greeting the
Talk at a meeting in Chau Thuan (May 7
353
Hanoi candidates to the National Assembly
Appeal to the toiling peasants enthusiastically to join
(April 24)
451
work exchange teams and co-operatives, and to
Speech opening the Third National congress of the
emulate with one another to improve technique
Viet Nam Workers' Party (September 5)
455
and step up production(August)
358
Instructions given at the All North Viet Nam water
Speech closing the Third National congress of the
no conservancy conference held at, Bac Ninh(Sept-
Viet Nam Workers' Party (September 10).
465
ember 14)
362
Greetings on the 10th Anniversary of the foundationof the People's Republic of China(September 28)366
Excerpt from a talk at a cadres' meeting debating thedraft law on marriage and the family(October)..370
Reply to the n Japanese journalist: Shira Ishi Bon1(October).
.373
Excerpt from a speech delivered at the meeting reviewing the managerial work of agricultural producers'
co-operatives( November).
378
To joyfully celebrate the anniversary of the great
October Revolution
382
Our Party has struggled very heroically and wonglorious victories (November 28)
391
Report on the draft amended Constitution roson( December 18)
399
1880
Speech opening the ceremony commemorating the 30thfoundation anniversary of the Party (antary 5).424
Thirty years of activity of the Viet Nam Workers'Party 430
Message to women throughout the country on theoccasion of the 50th anniversary of Internationalo women's day(March 8)..,..f,..,i.446
15
==========第9页==========
APPEALMADE AFTER THE
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSIONOF THE GENEVA AGREEMENTS
Compatriots all over the country,
Armymen and cadre
The Geneva Conference has come to an end. It is agreat victory for our diplo
On behalf of the Government, I cordially make thefollowing appeal
I For the sake of peace, unity, independence anddemocracy of the Fatherland, our people, armymen, cadresand government have, during these eight years or so,joined in a monolithic bloc, endured hardship and overcome all difficulties to resolutely carry out the Resistanceand have won many brilliant victories. On this occasion,on behalf of the Government, I cordially congratulate you,from North to South. I respectfully bow to the memory ofhe armymen and people who have sacrificed their lives
IICM
17
==========第10页==========
for the Fatherland, and send my homages of comfort to the
liberated by us, will now be temporarily occupied by the
wounded and sick armymen
French troops before they leave for France
This great victory is also due to the support given usin our just struggle by the peoples of our brother countries, by
This is a necessity North, Central and South viet
the french people and the peace-loving people of the world
Nam are territories of ours. Our country will certainly be
Thanks to these victories and the efforts nade by the
unified, our entire people will surely be liberated.
deiegation of the Soviet Union at the Berlin Conference,
Our compatriots in the South were the first to wage
negotiations were opened between our country and france
the war of Resistance. They possess a high political cons
t the Geneva Conference. At this conference the struggle
ciousness. I am confident that they will place national
of our delegation and the assistance given by the delegations
nterests above local interests, permanent interests above
of the Soviet Union and China have ended in a great
temporary interests and join their efforts with the entire
victory for us the French government has recognized the
people in strengthening peace, achieving unity, independ
independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
ence and democracy all over the country. The Party, Govern
our country it has agreed to withdraw French troops from
ment and I, always follow the efforts of our people and
our country, etc
we are sure that our compatriots will be victorious
From now on, we must make every effort to conso
3- The struggle to consolidate peaee and achieve
lidate peace and achieve reunification, independence and
reunification, independence and democracy, is also a long
democracy throughout our country
and hard struggle. In order to carry the day, our people,
2- In order to re-establish peace, the first step to
from North to South, must unite
take is that the armed forces of both parties should
closely. They must be at one in thought and deed
cease fire
We are resolved to abide by the agreements entered
The regroupment in two regions is a temporary mea
into with the French Government. At the same time we
sure; it is a transitional step for the implementation of the
demand that the French Government should correctly
armistice and restoration of peace, and paves the way for
implement the agreements they have signed with us
national reunification through general elections, Regroup
We must do our utmost to strengthen peace, and be
ment in regions is in no way a partition of our country
vigilant to check the manceuvres of peace wreckers.
neither is it an administrative division
We must endeavour to struggle for the holding of free
During the armistice, our army is regrouped in the
general elections throughout the country to reunify our
North, the French troops are regrouped in the South, that
territory.
is to say, there is a change of regions. A number of regions
We must exert all our efforts to restore, build, streng
which were formerly occupied by the French, now become
then and develop our forces in every field so as to attain
o:Ir free zones, Vice versa, a number of regions formerly
complete independence.
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We must do our utmost to carry out social reforms inorder to improve our people's livelihood and realize genuine
democracy
We further tighten our fraternal relations with Cam-
bodia and laos
We strengthen the great friendship between us and the
Soviet union. China and other brother countries. To maintain peace, we enhance our solidarity with the Frenchpeople, the Asian people and people all over the world
4-I call on all our compatriots, armymen and cadres
WELCOMING THE INTERNATIONAL
to strictly follow the lines and policies laid down by the
Party and Government, to struggle for the consolidation o
COMMISSION FOR SUPERVISION
peace, and the achievement of national reunification,
AND CONTROL
independence and democracy throughout the country.
I eagerly appeal to all genuine patriots, irrespective oftheir social class, creed, political stand and former affilia
Sirs
tion, sincerely to co-operate with us and fight for the sake
Only one day after the cease-fire in Indo-China, the
of our country and our people so, as to bring about peace
International Commission for Supervision and Control in
and achieve reunification, independence and democracy for
Viet Nam, composed of India, Poland and Canada, has
our beloved viet nam
come to Viet Nam, entrusted by the Geneva Conference
If our people are as one, if thousands of men are like
vith the mission of supervising the implementation of
one, victory will certainly be ours
armistice between viet Nam and france.
Long live a peaceful, unified, independent and democratic viet Nam
I am very glad to meet the heads of the three delega-tions and their members. On behalf of the people and
July 22, I954
Government of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam, Iwarmly welcome you.
For the sake of peace, national unity, independenceand democracy, the Vietnamese people have fought withdetermination and won the approval and support of thepeace-loving people of the world.
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Today the horrible nine- year long war has come to
Republic of Viet Nam will wholeheartedly support you and
an end
co-operate with you all.
The Armistice Agreement on Indo-China, signed at
But we must bear in mind that the armistice is only
the Geneva Conference, is of great significance not only for
a preliminary step in the solution of the whole problem, of
Indo China and South East Asia, but it also paves the way
Viet Nam and your task will be complicated and difficult.
for a lasting peace in Asia and relaxes international
I solemnly assure you that the people's army and
tension
Government of the Democratic Republic of viet Nam will
True to our peace loving tradition, the Vietnamese
strictly respect and do their utmost to fully carry out all
people welcome this armistice most enthusiastically
the clauses of the Agreement on the Cessation of hostilities.
We shall constantly exert all our efforts to preserve
At the same time, we hope that the French government
peace and correctly carry out all the clauses stipulated in
and all parties concerned will also guarantee correct implementation of this Armistice Agreement.
the Armistice Agreement.
At this moment of historic significance, the Interna
I am firmly confident that the International Commission will abide by the spirit of the Agreement and the
tional Commission has come to our country to begin its
Final Declaration of the Geneva Conference, co-ordinate
work of supervising the armistice.
hem with practical facts and carry through its mission
India is a great and peace-loving country in South
from a just and righteous standpoint.
East Asia, Our countries are close to each other, know and
The war has just ended in Viet Nam, and it is possible
understand each other.
that the reception we are giving meets with shortcomings,
Poland is a peace-loving country which is doing its
for which we beg your pardon. But we entirely take upon
utmost for the cause of peace.
ourselves to guarantee your security and that of your
Though Canada is far from Viet Nam, its representa
personnel, and we shall do our utmost to make your
tives are willing to cross the seas to come here and help
task easy
maintain peace in Indo-China. The distance is long, yet our
I wish to point out further that we are most grateful
hearts are close, I am sure that as we are both peace-loving
to the French people who, by their active struggle, have
peoples, we shall understand each other better and better
layed an important role in the ending of the war in Indo
nd draw nearer to one another.
China. Now that peace is restored in Viet Nam, we shall
Although you, members of the International Commis
tighten our friendly relations with the French people. We
sion, come from different continents- Asia, Europe and
hall strengthen our solidarity with Cambodia, Laos and
America the people and Government of the Democratic
South- east Asian countries, in order to contribute to themaintenance of peace in Asia and in the world
==========第13页==========
The August Revolution being achieved, independence
The peoples of viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos shalF
was declared on September the Second. The Democratic
hold free general elections to reunify their country
Republic of Viet Nam was born. General elections were
france shall withdraw its army from Indo-China
held and our people throughout the country elected a
We have signed an armistice with France, peace is
National Assembly, which ratified the Constitution and
being restored in Viet Nam and all over Indo-China
chose the central government, Local administrations, from
This great victory was made possible by the ardent
village to province, were entirely appointed by the people.
patriotism, monolithic solidarity, fighting spirit and sacri
Since that time, national unity, independence and demo-
fice of our army and people from North to South, from
cracy have begun to materialize in our country
the temporarily enemy-controlled zone to the free zones
Our people and government long for peace to con
This victory was the outcome of the August Revolu
struct our country and build a free and happy life.
tion, of the Independence Day of September the Second
But soon the bellicose French colonialists unleashed
and of the heroic Resistance waged during the past eight to
a new war in an attempt to invade our country and to
nine years.
enslave our people once more
This is a victory of the people of Viet Nam, Cam
n Iace
of this danger, our people, army, cadres and
bodia and Laos, a victory of the French people and the
government, closely united, resolutely waged a war of
peace-loving people of the world
resistance which lasted nearly nine years and won manygreat victories.
The aim of our Resistance was to preserve and develop
This new victory changes the situation of our country
the achievements secured by the August Revolution,that
which shifts from a state of war to a state of peace. In order
is to say, peace, unity, independence and democracy
to secure all-out and lasting peace, we must fight with
Thanks to the valiant struggle waged by our army and
might and main
people, supported by the peoples of brother countries, the
This situation sets new tasks for our people, army,
French people and peace-loving people of the world, we
cadres and government. At present our common tasks are
have won the day at the Geneva Conference
correct implementation of the Armistice Agreement, the-
The French government has recognized the followin
struggle to maintain and consolidate peace, to achieve
points, approved by member countries of the Conference
national reunification, independence and democracy all over
Peace shall be restored in Indo-China, on the basis
the country.
of france respecting the independence, sovereignty, na
To achieve national reunification, independence and
tional unity and territorial integrity of Viet Nam, Cambodia.
democracy throughout the country, we must first of all
and Laos.
preserve and strengthen peace,
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To preserve and strengthen peace, it is necessary for
The new development of the situation imposes upon
both the vietnamese and French sides to be sincere. On
us the following urgent tasks
this occasion, I solemnly declare once again that:
To strengthen the people's army which is the leadingforce to defend the Fatherland and maintain peace.
We are resolved to respect and implement the Armistice
Agreement entered into with France. We shall protect
To continue to put into practice the motto land to the
French economic and cultural interests in Viet Nam. We
tillers"to liberate the peasantry, the overwhelming majority
are ready to resume negotiations with the French govern
our people.
ment and to re-establish good relations with France on the
In the former free zones, the work of consolidation to
basis of equality and mutual benefit
be carried on in every field: improvement of the people's
At the same time, we trust that the French government
livelihood, development of the valiant tradition of our
ple
will also respect and implement the Armistice Agreementand fully guarantee the execution of the points mentioned
To enhance solidarity among the various nationalities
in the declaration of the Geneva Conference and in the
in the country and gradually introduce autonomy into
statement made by the French government.
minority regions.
In newly liberated rural and urban areas, to first
Maintenance and consolidation of peace require close
annd foremost restore order and stabilize the people's living
solidarity on our part-solidarity among the entire peopl
conditions, protect the lives and property of our com
from North to South as in one family solidarity with thepeoples of Cambodia and Laos solidarity with the Asian
patriots as well as of foreign residents, including the
people, with the French people, and the peace- loving
Frenchmen
people of the world, in particular the Chinese and Soviet
To guarantee freedom of conscience, To employ and
treat well the employees and officials who formerly worked
peoples
We must unite in a monolithic bloc against the ma
with the opposite side and who now wish to serve thecountry and the people
nceuvres of peace wreckers, the U.S. imperialists, the war
To re-habilitate commerce, education, etc.
thirsty French clique and their henchmen
Our people from North to South must fight for the
In the political field, to consolidate the people'spower in former free zones and in newly liberated areas,
organization of free general elections to reunify the whole
develop and strengthen the patriotic organizations, raise the
country.
Independence and democracy will be achieved through
political and moral level of our people, unite our efforts to
d
out the country if peace is maintained and consolidated and
defend peace and achieve national unity, independence anddemocracy throughout the country.
the whole country reunified
In the economic field to accelerate the emulation movement in production and implement the policy of paying.
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attention to public as well as private interests, of benefiting
resolved to fight. The progressive people in the world
both employers and employees. Town and countryside
support us. Victory will certainly be ours.
will help each other. Free circulation of commodities withinand without the country will be guaranteed so as to rehabilitate and expand production to contribute to economic
On behalf of the people and government of the Demo
prosperity and to improve the peoples livelihood
cratic Republic of Viet Nam, I take this opportunity of
In the cultural field, to wipe out illiteracy, train
thanking the peoples and governments of brother countries,
cadres to serve national construction, protect our peoples
the French people's organizations, the peace and democratic
health and promote our good traditions
organizations of the world, and the progressive personalities
In the regions where the French troops are tempo
in the countries which had supported us during our Resist
rarily stationed, our people will have to lead the political
ance and shared our joy when peace was restored. This
struggle to secure such democratic rights as freedom of
internationalism is invaluable. It encouraged us through
organization, freedom of opinion, etc, to prepare free
the trying days of our Resistance. It will help us to build
general elections for national reunification
a lasting peace.
Our compatriots residing abroad must love one another
The evergrowing movement of peace and democracy
and help each other. The
in the world was conducive to our victory. And this will
ney must constantly support the
Fatherland and strenghten the friendship between our
be a worthy contribution to the defence of peace in Asia
people and those of the countries in which they live.
and in the world.
As far as the patriots are concerned, whatever classes
dents abroad! March enthusiastically forward/ mese resi-Compatriots, armymen, cadres and Vietnamese resi
they may belong to and even if they had formerly collabor-ated with the other side, we are ready to unite with them
long live a peaceful, unified, independent and democratic viet N
to defend and strengthen peace and achieve national unity,independence and democracy all over the country.
The peaceable and democratic forces in the world
will win
We have carried the day, but peace is not definitelyconsolidated, unity, independence and democracy are notyet achieved throughout the country, The
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fore it is neces
sary for us to wage a long and hard struggle to reach thatgoal. Meanwhile we must always be vigilant to thwart themanoeuvres which are likely to sabotage our common work
Our tasks are many and difficult indeed, but wedisposed of a powerful force, we are closely united, and
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that they understood, but in practice, their work turnedout to be erroneous. Some of them thought it was better todeviate to the left ' than to the right". That is not sofor, left or right, either side is far from reality. We mustgrasp the policies, rely on the masses and differentiatebetween landlord
In your work, you have all obtained a number ofachievements despite shortcomings. Your success in thisdrive is that, in applying the three withs"* you have
ADDRESSING THE CONFERENCE
been better able to endure hardships. In the fourth rent
REVIEWING THE FIRST LAND
reduction drive many cadres only applied the principleof“ one with”or“ two withs”or“ two and a half
REFORM DRIVE AT THAI NGUYEN
withs, but not the complete "three withs", It must berealized that only by carrying out the three withs"canone become familiar with the peasants, understand their
In land rent reduction and land reform, a number of
feelings, mobilize them to overthrow landlordism and suc
cadres were very good in implementing the policies, but
cessfully carry out land rent reduction and land reform
others made mistakes by following roundabout paths, thus
Without this principle, one stands aloof from the masses
causing a great loss of time, while the result obtained was
and cannot work efficiently. Therefore in the next drive
not up to expectations. In land rent reduction and land
you must apply the three withs" unreservedly. From
reform, we must fully grasp the policies and political line,
generation to generation our peasants were doomed to live
clearly know where our main forces lie, base ourselves on
in poverty. Considering their situation, a few months in
the poor and landless peasants and unite with the middle
which to apply the"three withs"is an insignificant period
peasants, That is why the Party and government have
But what else can be done 2
always pointed out the necessity for unity of the toilingpeasants. If this is done, all work will be successfull.
As far as internal unity is concerned, older cadres
carried out, if not, our work will not make headway, there
must help new cadres. You did it fairly well in this drive.
But this does not mean that there were no shortcomings
will be a time lag and the result will be poor,
A number of older cadres were too proud of themselves
We must know how to discriminate between land
for having taken part in many drives, They did not take
lords, They are the peasants' enemies, but they are notunited. If discrimination can be made. our work will be
w Principle required in the carrying out of land rent reduction ana
easier.When this point was studied, many cadres believed
Hound reform eat with the peasants, live with the peasants and work with thepetelLa
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the trouble to study instructions from higher levels and
front. As fighters, you cannot say that you want to go to
were not willing to help the new cadres, Bear in mind that
this front and not to that front, you must fulfil your duty
as the situation changes constantly, lack of study means
as fighters. When land reform is carried through, you will
regress, and regression means failure.
have a rest. As long as it is not achieved, you cannot
A rather prevalent mistake is: the desire to rest. There
enjoy one.
are cadres who, after serving in a few drives, now want to
You must firmly grasp the Party's and government's
settle in towns. They are wrong. Here is an example:
policies, overcome difficulties, and labour under hardship
44 Who has struggled longer, you or I?"(Everybody an-
to discharge your duty
swered: You. My struggle was longer and I never asked
During the Resistance war, our army won victory
for a rest, why do you, after a few drives, want to have
upon victory. As a fighter on the anti-feudal front, you
a rest 2
must be resolved to win
You want to rest and to settle in town, because you
Heroes are not only to be found among the soldiers at
have not yet realized the importance of land reform. You
the battlefront. They can be found among you, fighting on
have certainly read the Party's resolution,"Land reform
the anti-feudal front together with the peasants. In this
is one of the three cardinal tasks laid down by the Party
conference there are people who during the last land rent
and the government. " The desire to settle in town, not to
reduction and land reform drives, have done a good work in
take part in land reform is shirking duty.
linking up their main tasks with mobilizing the peasants toincrease production, to combat drought and flood, and to
Wherever the Party and government send you, youmust at any cost fulfil the task entrusted by them, and not
engage in voluntary labour or to join the army. With theresponsible committee, you will select the best men and
ollow your own bent.
women among you i the Party, government and I will
What do you want? To take part in the Revolution
reward them
Well, land reform is a revolutionary task. " Don't believe
In the coming mass mobilization drives for land rent
that the surrounding mountain tops are higher than that
reduction and land reform, those among you who perform
on which you are standing.*
outstanding deeds, will be awarded medals, just like sol-
You must understand that land reform is one of the
diers fighting the enemy. It is up to you to decide upon
three primary tasks laid down for the Party, the Govern
this reward. Those who wish to receive medals must do
ment and the people. It is a glorious and heavy task. The
their be
fighter is not only the man who kills the enemy at thefront. You are fighters too: fighters on the anti-feudal
September I2, I954
This vietnamese proverb means:"Don' t be too ambitious or diffi-
cult n your choice.
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LETTER TO SOUTHERN SOLDIERS,
ADVICE GIVEN TO ARMY
CADRES AND THEIR FAMILIES
UNITS BEFORE TAKING
REGROUPED IN THE NORTH
OVER HANOIX
On your arrival to-day, I cordially welcome you all.
To implement the Armistice Agreement, you are for
Throughout eight years of resistance, you had set
the time being separated from your native land, but have
examples of heroism, and thereby we won victory. Today
he opportunity of living close to the Party Central Com-
returning to the Capital you must also set good examplesto win victory in peace time.
mittee, the government, the army and your compatriots inthe North. North and South are always under the same
Urban life is complicated, many temptations can lead
roof.
people to stupidity, debauchery and degradation. To avoid
I hope you will always be in good health and joyful.
these dangerous traps and fulfil the lofty task of the
You will take part in the building of the country according
people's army, all our officers and men must bear in mindand correctly carry out the following advice
to your personal ability.
When peace is consolidated, national reunification,
Avoid conceit and self-complacency.
independence and democracy are achieved, you will happily
Abstain from drinking alcohol, gambling, sexual
return to your native land. It is quite possible that by that
pleasures and opium smoking.et no secrets leak out
time I will join you to visit our beloved South.
Greetings of affection and of determination to win
+ On October 10, 1954, the viet Nam People's Army took over Hanoin ireerdance with the clauses provided for in the Geneva Agreement. The
September 22, I954
hAlny ever of Hanoi was an important political success.
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Abstain from luxury, waste and corruption
Respect the people, help them and unite with them.
Be modest and correct.
Maintain the purity and simplicity of revolutionary
fighters
Practise industry, economy, integrity and justice.
Correctly apply the ten points of discipline
Be always vigilant, and conduct self-criticism and
criticism to make continuous progresses
My best wishes to you all.
APPEAL ON THE OCCASION
October I954
OF THE LIBERATIONOF THE CAPITAL CITY
Dear fellow countrymen in H
During the past eight years, the Government wasobliged to leave the capital to conduct the Resistance warto save the country. Although far away firom you, ourhearts were always close to you
Today thanks to the monolithic solidarity of ourpeople and the valiant struggle of our armymen, peace hasbeen re-established. The government is back in the Capital,among you From having been hundreds of miles away,weare now close together, How happy we are
On behalf of the government, I cordially greet youand deem it necessary to state a few points
If we take into account the Second World War, ourcapital has undergone fifteen years of warfare. This ratherlong period was not without much suffering! If the capitaleity has maintained its present situation, it is due to thesteadfast struggle waged by our peopl
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Nevertheless, from now on, our Government and
built your property in Viet Nam. Your legitimate economic
people have much to do to restore, consolidate and improve
and cultural activities also benefit viet Nam. I urge you:
he material and cultural life of our capital
do not worry but go on working. The Vietnamese people
They must do their utmost to maintain order and
and government will help and protect you.
security. Only with a good order and security can thepeople live in peace and work with joy. We must uniteour efforts to launch a movement for labour, thrift, integrity and righteousness, and for the preservation of good
After a great revolution, getting back to normal life
traditions and customs
will be a complicated and difficult matter. However, with
We must implement the following policies:
the determination of the government, with your single
Public and private interests will be attended to with
mindedness and co-operation with the government, we shallcertainly surmount all our difficulties and reach our com-
the same care. Both employers and employees will benefit
Workers will tackle production enthusiastically, Traders
mon goal: to turn Hanoi into a peaceful, lively and
will actively look after their commercial transactions. All
prosperous capital city.
economic (production and commerce) and financial acti
Ours is a people s government. Its sole aim is to serve
vities of the capital will be maintained or restored
he peoples interest. It eagerly looks forward to being
The government and parents will strive to seek
favoured with your assistance, control, supervision and
means to enable our children to continue their education
criticism to carry through its mission as a faithful and
Cultural and educational workers will enthusiastically serve
devoted servant of the people.
the people. All cultural activities will be preserved or
I wish you solidarity and success in your struggle.
rehabilitated
i particularly wish the
ble old people long life
and good health to encourage the young generation for
In the political field, we will unite closely and provide
ward
democratic liberties. Everybody will. contribute their best
I affectionately advise the youth and children to
to rehabilitate the capital and build a peaceful, united,
buckle down to their studies, and enthusiastically take
independent and democratic Viet Nam.
part in the re-habilitation and construction of our beloved
In a word, our people, soldiers and cadres must corect-
capital, of which they will be the masters
ly implement the policies and respect the orders of the
Long live Hanoi, capital city of the Democratic
Military and Administrative Committee.
Republic of Viet Nam
I take this opportunity of addressing a few words to
Long live a peaceful, unified, independent and demo
foreign residents you are traders, businessmen, owners of
c ratie viet Nam
small industrial and commercial concerns, workers andintellectuals living among the vietnamese people. You have
ctober Io, I954
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prevailing, and that reactionary forces still exist inside andoutside the country
In order to increase our advantages and overcome ourdifficulties, our greatest need is solidarity.
Everybody knows that there are now two kindscadres, one of which is composed of cadres having takenpart in the Resistance. But we must know that all of themare cadres of the people's power, that is to say, they arerothers and sisters in the same family. We must rid ours
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ves of all prejudices, sincerely unite together and help eachother to make progress and serve the people
EMPLOYEES OF THE FORMER
Solidarity is our strength. With a monolithic solidarity,
ADMINISTRATION WHO HAVE
we shall certainly be able to surmount alldifficulties, and
REMAINED IN HANOI
develop all our advantages to carry through the taskentrusted to us by our people.
2- Increase of work efficiency Whatever may be our
I am very glad to
et you today, for the first time
rank, whatever work we may do, we are the people's
after eight years of Resistance. On this occasion, I should
vants. The rice we eat, the clothes we wear, the things we
ike to speak of three poi
use,are made with the sweat and toil of our people, Wetherefore ought to render to the people what we owe ther
I- Solidarity Fifteen years of war have ravaged
To this end, we must endeavour to put into practice the
our country and plunged our people into poverty. Now thatpeace has just been re-established, we must heal the scars
four wisdoms: industriousness, economy, integrity and
left by the war and restore the people's life to normal. It is
righteousness.
Industriousness is to raise the work efficiency(in what
ge and very
licated task. We possess many adyvan
tages but also encounter great difficulties
ever work we may do).
The advantages are that our people are very good, our
Economy means saving of time, saving of our own
government resolute and our cadres painstaking. We are
property as well as of the public wealth
wholeheartedly supported by the people of the brother
Integrity means probityconstant respect of public
countries and of the world.
and private property.
The difficulties are that the old way of thinking, the
Righteousness means that we must do good and shun
points of view, and the old customs and routine are still
evil even in small things.
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These four wisdoms are connected with each other.
With regard to increase of work efficiency and thececonomy of the public wealth, we have clearly seen that theworkers in factories and construction sites are the firstto put them into practice, The cadres in all branches andoffices must compete with the workers in this respect.
3- Study The situation in our country and in theworld changes constantly. Our work is new and heavy. Technology advances everyday in the world. But our knowledgeis limited. To catch up with the constant evolution, wemust learn learning theory and learning technology.
REPLY TO THE FRENCH PAPER
Courses to this effect are now being organized to train
“ REGARDS
cadres
They are not compulsory, Everybody is free to attendor not.
Question What do you think, Mr President, of the
I am sure that the great majority of you want to make
implementation of the armistice clauses by the two sides
progress so many people will be willing to attend these
Reply- We are strictly implementing them. How-
courses.
ever, we regret to say that not only are the French forces
The cadres responsible for this training must bear in
not doing the same, but they have even seriously violated
mind that they should make these courses practical and
these clauses. You are perhaps aware of what has happe
attractive, and definitely avoid formalism and " cramming
ned
Theory and practice must go together.
If the three above mentioned points are observed, we
Question-What is the general policy of the Demo-
shall certainly be successful in our task of consolidating
cratic Republic of Viet Nam on its territory
peace and achieving national unification, independence and
Reply -We are doing our best to consolidate peace,
democracy all over our beloved Viet Nam.
and achieve national reunification, independence anddemocracy throughout Viet Nam.
over
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Question
What are the primary tasks of the Demo
cratic Republic of Viet Nam.
Reply -We must devote our efforts to re-habilitatingour war-shattered economy and improving the livelihood
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of our people, first and foremost the toiling people, in
we wish to establish friendly relations with other coun-
the town and countryside
tries, first of all with Asian countries. On this occasion, I
Question -What are the means used by the Demo
beg you to convey my cordial greetings to the great French
cratic Republic of viet Nam to carry out these tasks
people who valiantly struggled to end the war and to
Reply We rely on our own strength and on the
restore peace in Indo-China.
assistance of our brother countries.
December I4,I954
Question What do you think of the situation insouth viet Nam
Reply -I think that at present this situation givesrise to misgivings, because of the more and more brazenintervention of the U. S
Undoubtedly our compatriots in the South willprotest energeticall
Question- What is your viewpoint on the questionof evacuation of the Catholics
Reply- This question is included in the policy of the
U.S. interventionists who are now seeking to sow discordand division among our people.
The hardships endured by our compatriots coerced togo South cause me great pain
Question- What relations does the Democratic Repu-blic of Viet Nam intend to establish with France
Reply-We intend to establish economic and cultu-ral relations with France on the basis of equality, mutualbenefit, sincere co-operation and mutual confidence.
Question What relations does the Democratic Repu-blic of viet Nam intend to establish with other countriesincluding those in the democratic front.
Reply - Of course we have fraternal relations withthe countries in the Democratic front. At the same time
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today, we must unite all our people in a broad front and
closelyunite with the people of the brothe
ntries and
peace-loving people throughout the world. We must furtherenhance our fighting spirit, heighten our vigilance andtrust more
irmly in the powerfulstrength and glorious
future of our people. We shall therefore successfully carryout our task of consolidating peace and achieving nationalunification, independence and democracy throughout ourntr
APPEAL ON THE DAY
December I9, I954
COMMEMORATING THE NATION
WIDE RESISTANCE WAR
Compatriots, soldiers, cadres at home and Vietnameseresidents abroad
After nearly nine years of a most arduous and valiant
Resistance, we have won a brilliant victory the war hasended and peace has been established, making it possible forus to rebuild our country.
Today is the first time we celebrate Resistance Dayin peacetime. But we must realize that, compared with thearmed struggle waged during the Resistance, the politicalstruggle necessary in peacetime will be even longer and
arder。
Therefore, our people, soldiers and cadres must notbe subjective and complacent, but must keep up theircombativeness and heroism
Thanks to our solidarity, struggle, vigilance and faith,we were victorious in our Resistance. So much the more
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Your warm blood has dyed our glorious National
Ilag all the redder. Your fame will go down for ever inhinte
With some sticks of incense
I address you my words of condolence.
Eternal glory to the souls of the patriotic fighters
Long live the great Vietnamese, Fatherland
December 3I, I954
SPEECH AT THE CEREMONY TO LAYWREATHS ON THE CENOTAPH IN
MEMORY OF THE FALLENPATRIOTIC FIGHTERS
Fallen patriotic fighters
Tomorrow will be New Years Day when our compatrots and Army welcome the Government on its return tothe Capital. On this national jubilee, all deeply grieve atyour loss, you who have sacrificed your lives for the
Fatherland and people.
On behaif of the people, the Government and the
Army, I respectfully pay tribute to your immortal souls.
You are dead, but your great feats have been deeplyengraved in the heart of the entire people and of thecountry.
You are dead but your heroism has deeply penetratedhe heart and mind of all our soldiers and people in theresolute struggle for peace, unity, independence and demo-cracy throughout the country.
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Armymen, officers and public servants,
Emulation fighters
Young people and children,
On behalf of our people and government, I wish theleaders and peoples of brother countries new successes onthe occasion of the New Year
I take this opportunity to point out to our compatriotsand soldiers the tasks we have to carry out in order toatrengthen peace, achieve reunification, independence and
SPEECH GREETING THE NEW YEAR
democracy throughout the country.
AND WELCOMING THE VIET NAM
We are determined strictly to implement the Ar
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mistice Agreement and, at the same time, demand that theother side should fulfil their obligations in this respect; to
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defend democratic liberties, put an end to the persecutions
THEIR RETURN TO THE CAPITAI
of southern people, to stop acts of coercion of northernpeople to induce them to go to south Viet Nam.
We thank the International Commission for their
Compatriots at home and abroad