May 27, 2026 | 18:24 (GMT+7)
Vietnamese diplomats, expatriates visit late President Ho Chi Minh’s workplace in Boston
On the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2026), Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has led a delegation to visit the Omni Parker House hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, where the late leader worked during 1912–1913 on his journey to seek a path for national salvation.
This activity and the incense offering in memory of President Ho Chi Minh also drew participation from members of the Vietnamese community, intellectuals and students in the northeast of the U.S.
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Ambassador Do Hung Viet (left) and other members of the delegation learn about archival materials and documents related to President Ho Chi Minh at the Omni Parker House in Boston. |
They reflected on major milestones in the life and revolutionary career of the late President, particularly the period he spent in Boston and New York, where he closely observed the American political and social life and explored democratic ideals, anti-racial discrimination movements and progressive human values, gradually shaping his vision for Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation.
During the delegation's visit on May 25, the leadership of the Omni Parker House introduced archival materials and artifacts associated with President Ho Chi Minh’s time in Boston, including the bakery area and a marble table linked to his work at the hotel more than a century ago.
In discussions with hotel representatives, Viet stressed that the Omni Parker House is not only a historic site connected to President Ho Chi Minh’s life, but also a vivid symbol of the depth of people-to-people exchanges and the unique historical bonds between Vietnam and the U.S.
He noted that preserving and promoting stories about the late leader in the U.S. plays an important role in helping international friends gain deeper insight into his journey in search of a path for national salvation, as well as Vietnam’s history and aspirations for independence and peace.
The ambassador also thanked the Omni Parker House leadership for their longstanding efforts to preserve documents, artifacts and historical traces related to President Ho Chi Minh.
Established in 1855, the Omni Parker House is recognized as the longest continuously operating hotel in the U.S. It has hosted numerous prominent U.S. figures, including former Presidents John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton. President Ho Chi Minh is one of the hotel’s most notable former employees, alongside civil rights activist Malcolm X and chef Emeril Lagasse.
Source: VNA