(VOVWORLD) - Various activities are underway to mark the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27.
On Saturday, Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh laid floral wreaths and offered incense to martyrs resting in peace at the Truong Son and Road 9 National War Cemeteries and the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel National Historical Relic Site.
A press conference on activities to mark the 70thanniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day |
On Friday, the Vietnam Ex-Youth Volunteers Association introduced a new series of books to commemorate those who laid down their lives for national liberation, construction, and defense. The 3-volume book set features historical milestones and relic sites, and the stories of heroic volunteer groups and individuals.