25. Deja Vu?

In 1945, amidst the fervor of decolonization following World War II, the Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was crafted, with Ho Chi Minh playing a pivotal role in its composition. This opening salvo, directly echoing the American Declaration of Independence, underscored the universal longing for freedom and self-determination, bridging continents and cultures.

Ho Chi Minh’s strategic invocation of these words sought not only to assert Vietnam’s sovereignty but also to align its struggle with global ideals of liberty and justice, challenging colonial powers and appealing to international support for Vietnam’s cause.