Introduction
The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum High Command politically plays a crucial role in the Military, with a special mission: Ensuring the long-term preservation and absolute security of Uncle Ho’s body and his Mausoleum, organizing visits for guests not only locally but also internationally to the Mausoleum.
With a profound tradition of the Vietnam People's Army, new generations of soldiers, workers, and officers are on the way to keep on the good track. No matter what happens, a spirit of absolute loyalty, integrity, and proactive creativity are definitely dedicated to People, Party and Uncle Ho, with a success to be excellent at what they are doing.
The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum High Command was honorably rewarded by Party and Government: The Ho Chi Minh Prize, First-Class Independence Order, State Science and Technology Prizes in preserving President Ho Chi Minh’s body; Institute 69 was given the award of Hero of Labors; Unit 195 was awarded the Hero of the People's Armed Forces. The Prize Hero of the People's Armed Forces in the innovation era was also given to The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum High Command in 2004.
On the 30th anniversary of the Soldiers Traditional Day of The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum High Command (August 29, 1975 - August 29, 2005) and receiving the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces in the innovation era. The High Command launched a creative campaign, with the topic of The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum High Command. And the book "PRESIDENT HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM: INSIDERS’ MEMORIES" was published thanks to those contributions from Russian experts, journalists, and musicians.
With an inspirational spirit of spreading great values of the book, the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum High Command committed to release the entire 2 volumes of the book "PRESIDENT HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM: INSIDERS’ MEMORIES", ensuring all the documents and events were original. The book was an authentic story, vividly capturing the stages of establishment and development, carrying out the political tasks of the unit under the direct leadership and guidance of the Party Central Committee, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defense. With an emotional narrative, the author captured poignant moments, witnessing the pain of a whole country, bidding farewell to the beloved Uncle Ho, and turning its pain to the efforts of preserving Uncle Ho’s body. The security guard and technical work during the intense wartime years, and confidential marches to bases in the mountains and forests had left remarkable imprints. Subsequently, the unprecedented tasks at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum were severely challenging. Some events was authentically recounted, allowing readers easy comprehension of the silent tasks, with a spirit of independence, initiative, and creativity, passing through all obstacles, striving to master the mission of long-term preservation of Uncle Ho's body.
The book series reflects the sacred sentiments and deep gratitude of the Party members, workers, and soldiers of The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum High Command, those directly in charge of preserving Uncle Ho's body and the Mausoleum, with wholehearted dedications to the Party and beloved Uncle Ho. The book serves as a gift, uplifting the spirit of the fellow countrymen, and the whole nation.
On the occasion of the book’s publication, the Party Standing Committee and The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum High Command were sincerely appreciated to the generals, comrades, officers, and staff who devoted their efforts and time, recording the memories, memoirs, and commemorations of The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum High Command. Additionally, we also express our extended gratitude to the People's Army Publishing House for the assistance and favorable conditions, allowing this book to stay published.
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We are pleased to introduce this book to our readers with appreciation.
Sincerely!
THE PARTY STANDING COMMITTEE AND
THE PRESIDENT HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM HIGH COMMAND
