Abdication of Bảo Đại
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The abdication of Bảo Đại took place on 25 August 1945, in response to the August Revolution. It marked the end of the 143-year reign of the Nguyễn dynasty, a dynasty under the House of Nguyễn Phúc, a
Abdication statement of Bảo Đại, signed 25 August 1945
A photograph taken during the abdication ceremony
Procès-verbal for the recovery of the items the Bảo Đại Emperor gave to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam during his abdication ceremony (1952)
The National assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on 2 March 1946. Supreme advisor Vĩnh Thụy is located immediately to the left of President Ho Chi Minh.
Imperial City of Huế
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The Imperial City or Imperial Palace also known as Đại Nội, is a royal enclosure within the walled city of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty. It contains the palace
The Meridian Gate to the Imperial Citadel, Huế, as of 2024
Silk painting depicting Huế imperial court, 19th century
Pavilion in early 20th century.
Pavilion in 2017.