(ĐN)- Nhon Trach district early on September 25 held a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Giong San massacre (September 27, 1964 – 2014) in Phu Dong commune's Ben Dinh Hamlet.
(ĐN)- Nhon Trach district early on September 25 held a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Giong San massacre (September 27, 1964 – 2014) in Phu Dong commune’s Ben Dinh Hamlet.
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On this occasion, the historical site of Giong San massacre and the Military Headquarter and Regiment 10 based in the Sac forest were awarded recognition certificates for national historic relic site.
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At the ceremony, Vice Chairman Tran Minh Phuc of the provincial People’s Committee, recalled the sorrowful event of Giong San massacre on September 27, 1964 caused by US army which killed 536 innocent civilians and injure hundreds of others. This was unforgettable experience caused by US troops that Nhon Trach people have kept in their mind.
The massacre showed the cruel act of the enemy and great losses that Vietnamese people had born during the war.
Reported by T.H
