Fatherland Front celebrates 80th birthday

VGP – Eighty years ago, on November 18, 1930, the Việt Nam National United Front was founded, marking a progress of the patriotic movement and the national solidarity in the struggle for national salvation.

November 17, 2010 12:23 PM GMT+7

State President Nguyễn Minh Triết (R) awards the Gold Star Medal for the Việt Nam Fatherland Front, Hà Nội, November 17, 2010 – Photo: VNA

The Việt Nam National United Front, now called the Việt Nam Fatherland Front, on November 17 in Hà Nội held a state-level anniversary to mark its birthday.

Over the past 80 years, the Front has gathered Vietnamese patriots who joined hands for the nation’s revolutionary cause.

On behalf of the Party and State, President Nguyễn Minh Triết conferred a Gold Star Medal, Việt Nam’s most noble award, on the Việt Nam Fatherland Front.

On the occasion, various activities have been conducted nationwide to uphold the solidarity and patriotism of the Vietnamese nation.

By Hương Giang