The Hustle and Bustle of Hanoi Streets in the 1950s
Chaotic streets and bustling markets, Hanoi in the 1950s was not much different than it is now.
[Photos] A Peek Back at Saigon's Enduring Street Vendors in 1950
Where else can you buy whatever you need without having to step inside a building?
[Photos] Rare Aerial Photos Depict the Urban Contours of Saigon in 1950
In the French photo book titled Indochine – Couverture. Saigon-Cholon – Photographie Aerienne 1950, a fascinating set of aerial images showcases the urban layout of Saigon in 1950.
[Photos] An Idyllic Slice of 1957 Cambodian Life
Vietnam isn't the only country in the region to change dramatically over the last several decades.
[Photos] From the National Geographic Archive, Slices of Life in 1952 Vietnam
Mostly taken by National Geographic photojournalist Joseph Baylor Roberts, these excellent shots are among the best images of 1952 Vietnam that one can encounter.
[Photos] Rare Black-and-White Shots Reflect Hanoi Street Life in 1950
No skim milk and saltine parties here.
[Photos] 20 Rare Black-and-White Photos of 1948 Saigon by Jack Birns
"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still." — Dorothea Lange
[Photos] Views of 1954 Saigon-Cho Lon From a USS Rochester Sailor
The USS Rochester CA-124 was a heavy cruiser that was first launched after World War II.
Thong Nhat to Stop Producing Iconic Matchbox Brand Starting Next Year
Founded in 1956, Thong Nhat was one of the first factories built in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
