Memorabilia of the August Revolution are being displayed at the Vietnam Revolution Museum, including original items made public for the first time, on the occasion of the 60^th anniversary of the establishment of an independent Vietnam.

Nearly 300 objects on display were selected from collections of many museums and historical sites nationwide, including collections of revolutionary leaflets and newspapers distributed at the time, weapons and daily items of the people and revolutionaries, and fine art works created during the period.

Viewers can have a look at many personal belongings of President Ho Chi Minh, such as his handgun, hammock, typewriter, and the clothes he wore on the day he read the Declaration of Independence. There are also daily items of revolutionaries imprisoned at the Hoa Lo prison in Hanoi.

Vice President Truong My Hoa, General Chu Huy Man and many veteran revolutionaries attended the inaugural ceremony of the exhibition on August 16. (VNA)