Vietnam's 1946 Fontainebleau Delegation

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This photograph shows the Vietnamese delegation, led by Prime Minister Phạm Văn Đồng, arriving in France in preparation for the Fontainebleau Conference of 1946. Their attire and demeanor reflect the air of professional diplomats. At the forefront is Mr. Phạm Văn Đồng. The man wearing glasses on the left side of the image is Mr. Hoàng Minh Giám. The man holding a hat is Mr. Dương Bạch Mai. The shorter man in the back is Professor Tạ Quang Bửu. The man at the far right, bending down, is lawyer Phan Anh.

Despite Vietnam's independence being only a little over a year old, the Vietnamese delegation's highly professional and resolute diplomatic approach impressed everyone. This laid the foundation for Vietnam's exemplary diplomacy, particularly in its dealings with world powers.