THE HISTORICAL VESTIGE OF GIENG NUOC HOSPITAL - THE SACRIFICE SITE OF PARTY LEADERS AFTER THE 1941 NAM KY UPRISING

Abstract

Following the Southern Uprising, the French colonial authorities established several execution sites to suppress revolutionary movements. Among these, the Gieng nuoc Hospital in Hoc Mon – Gia Dinh province (now known as Hoc Mon commune, Ho Chi Minh City) became one of the most significant locations, where on August 28, 1941, Party leaders Ha Huy Tap, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Vo Van Tan, and Nguyen Huu Tien were executed. This article introduces the Gieng nuoc Hospital as a historical site, examining the revolutionary activities of Party leaders from 1930 to 1941 and evaluating its significance for the education of revolutionary traditions in contemporary Vietnam. Methodologically, the study employs historical research, field surveys, and in-depth interviews with eyewitnesses. The findings clarify four main issues: (1) an overview of the Southern Uprising; (2) Gieng nuoc Hospital as an execution site; (3) the sacrifice of Party leaders at the site; and (4) The historical significance of the Gieng Nuoc Hospital. The research results reveal the resilient and indomitable patriotism of the people of Hoc Mon in particular and Southern Vietnam in general.