Võ Thị Thắng

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Võ Thị Thắng's greatest accolade is the posthumous title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces, awarded in 2015. This honor, typically reserved for exceptional military and revolutionary figures, recognized her decades of service and sacrifice. Her iconic smile and her political career have made her a lasting symbol of Vietnamese resilience.

AwardsVõ Thị Thắng was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces in 2015, a high honor recognizing her revolutionary contributions. She did not receive other awards or honors during her lifetime.

Honours & Distinctions

Hero of the People's Armed Forces

Government of Vietnam·2015

Posthumously awarded for her revolutionary contributions.

Records & Feats

Iconic 'Smile of Victory' photograph

Historic First·1968

Captured during her 1968 trial, the image became a worldwide symbol of resistance.