Reunification Palace: A Palace Frozen in Time

Aug. 11, 2012 - PRLog -- Despite its manicured lawns and serene façade, Vietnam’s Reunification Palace has seen its fair share of live action in the past. Spend some time in its preserved basement and you’ll get the feel of what this Vietnam War command center was like decades ago. You can learn more about this historical landmark in the article “Explore Vietnamese History at Reunification Palace” below:

Built on the former site of Norodom Palace in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Reunification Palace (Hoi Truong Thong Nhat), or as it was formerly known, Independence Palace, opened on July 1st, 1962. Independence Palace was the official headquarters, and home of Nguyen Van Thieu (President of South Vietnam) during theVietnam War.

Today, Reunification Palace is a popular tourist attraction, is used for official and ceremonial events. The Palace serves as a venue that the Vietnamese use to educate their youth on the country’s recent history. With this history all-too-fresh in the minds of its citizens, Reunification Palace holds deep meaning to the Vietnamese.

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