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Encyclopedia > War Remnants Museum (Ho Chi Minh City)

The War Remnants Museum (formely the War Criminal Museum) is a museum in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (ex-Saigon), Vietnam. The Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. ... Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnamese: Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh  ) is the largest city in Vietnam and is located near the Mekong River delta. ... Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnamese: Thành Chí Minh) is the largest city in Vietnam, located near the delta of the Mekong River. ...


The museum depicts the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective. The exhibits on display are mainly remnants from the war, notably US weapons, and depictions of crimes committed by US military forces in Vietnam. This includes examples or representations of, among other things, Agent Orange, napalm, and chemical toxic sprays. Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... Vietnam. ... A simulated Napalm explosion during a 2003 air show. ... The skull and crossbones symbol traditionally used to label a poisonous substance. ...


Today, the museum is an attraction for tourists, especially former US servicemen.



 

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