(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of May 11, Comrade Nong Duc Manh - former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam came to offer incense and flowers at Truong Bon historical relic site, Do Luong district, Nghe An. This is an activity within the framework of the former General Secretary's visit to Nghe An from May 10.
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| Accompanying the delegation were comrade Ho Duc Phoc - Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Le Quang Huy - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, leaders of the Department of Transport, Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union and representatives of departments and offices of Nghe An province. |
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| Truong Bon historical site is located on strategic route 15A, also known as route 30, the section running through My Son commune, Do Luong district. On October 31, 1968, this place witnessed the fall of 13 Youth Volunteers of the Steel Squad - the suicide squad of Company 317, Team 65, Youth Volunteers General Team against the US to save the country in Nghe An province (Photo archive). |
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| This site was recognized as a national historical site in 1996, and the group of Youth Volunteers who died here were awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces. In 2010, Nghe An province approved the Investment Project to build the project: Preservation and restoration of Truong Bon relic site. |
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| The solemn and respectful moment of silence of the former General Secretary and leaders of Nghe An province commemorated the fallen Youth Volunteers, turning this place into a red landmark on the strategic map of the resistance war for national liberation. |
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| Comrade Nong Duc Manh burned incense to commemorate the People's Armed Forces Heroes at the memorial house in Truong Bon. |
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| Comrade Nong Duc Manh and provincial leaders planted a souvenir banyan tree at the relic site. |
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| This activity not only has the meaning of returning to the roots and showing gratitude to previous generations, but also aims to build lasting values for future generations. |
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| The banyan tree was planted by the former General Secretary as a souvenir at the relic site. |
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