Decree No. 216/SL in 1948 established the Resistance Medal to reward those who have contributed to the resistance, including government officials, civilians, and organizations. The document specifies the levels and authority to confer the medal.
Scope of application
Government officials, civilians, and organizations that have contributed to the Military or National Defense and Resistance
Key points
- Vietnamese individuals who have contributed to the resistance → are awarded the Resistance Medal → Article 1
- The Resistance Medal has three levels: first, second, third → conferred according to the authority of the President of the State and the Minister of Interior - National Defense → Article 2
- Implementation details are set by the Ministers of Interior and National Defense → Article 3
- The Ministers of Interior and National Defense must implement this decree → Article 4
🌐 Social impact of this document
- To motivate citizens to participate in the resistance
- Establish honor and prestige for individuals who have contributed to the resistance
- May exert administrative pressure on agencies to award medals appropriately
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who receives the Resistance Medal?
Vietnamese individuals who have contributed to the Military or National Defense and Resistance organizations.
How many levels does the Resistance Medal have?
It has three levels: first, second, third.
Who has the authority to confer the first-class Resistance Medal?
The President of Vietnam.
Who sets the implementation details of this decree?
The Ministers of Interior and National Defense.
Full text
DECREE
NUMBER: 216/SL DATE: AUGUST 20, 1948
OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
CHAIRMAN OF THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT
- BASED ON THE PROPOSAL OF THE MINISTERS OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL DEFENSE;
- CONSIDERING THE NEED TO RECOGNIZE THE MERITS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE RESISTANCE STRUGGLE;
- AFTER DISCUSSION IN THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS;
ISSUES THE DECREE:
ARTICLE 1
NOW ESTABLISHES THE "RESISTANCE ORDER" TO AWARDS VIETNAMESE CITIZENS, WHETHER THEY ARE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR CITIZENS OR ASSOCIATIONS THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ARMED FORCES OR NATIONAL DEFENSE AND RESISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
ARTICLE 2
THE RESISTANCE ORDER HAS THREE CLASSES:
CLASS ONE IS ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE OF THE STATE OF VIETNAM, ISSUED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AND THE MINISTER OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS; CLASSES TWO AND THREE ARE ISSUED BY THE JOINT DECREE OF THE MINISTRIES OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL DEFENSE.
ARTICLE 3
DETAILS OF IMPLEMENTATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE MINISTERS OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL DEFENSE.
ARTICLE 4
THE MINISTERS OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL DEFENSE SHALL ENFORCE THIS DECREE.
HUO ZHI MIN
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