Huge crowds in Vietnam for anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory over France

A crowd of more than 10,000 people including war veterans and dignitaries gathered Tuesday in Vietnam's Dien Bien Phu to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle that ultimately brought an end to the French empire in Indochina.In his opening speech, Prime Minister Chinh said the battle of Dien Bien Phu represented a "victory for justice", marking the collapse of colonialism. 

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