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The Vietnam War

Declaration of Independence

In 1945, people gather to hear Ho Chi Minh declare Vietnamese independence.

Aired 08/24/2017

FromKen Burns

The Vietnam War

Declaration of Independence

Clip: Episode 1 | 1m 15sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1945, people gather to hear Ho Chi Minh declare Vietnamese independence.

On September 2, 1945, Vietnamese civilians gather to hear Ho Chi Minh declare the country's independence.

Aired 08/24/2017

FromKen Burns

Funding for The Vietnam War is provided by Bank of America; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; David H. Koch; The Blavatnik Family Foundation; Park Foundation; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The...

Ho Chi Minh's Letter

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In 1919, a young Ho Chi Minh delivers a letter to the American delegation. (1m 24s)

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