Every August 1st is the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, commonly known as "August 1st" Army Day. On July 11, 1933, the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic, based on the recommendation of the Central Revolutionary Military Commission on June 30, decided that August 1 would be the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Workers and Peasants' Red Army (the predecessor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army).

The historical origin of Army Day

In June 1933, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Central Revolutionary Military Commission suggested to the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic that the Nanchang Uprising Day—August 1st, be the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, and commemorative activities should be held on August 1st every year. The central government agreed with this proposal and decided to carry out the activities of supporting the army and giving priority to the family during the anniversary of the founding of the Red Army.

On July 11, the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic issued the "Resolution on the "August 1st" Commemorative Movement, announcing that the Central Executive Committee of the Chinese Soviet Republic commemorated the founding of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and rewarded and preferentially treated the Red Army soldiers.

On July 14, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued the "Book to the Red Soldiers for the "August 1st" Anti-imperialist and Anti-War Day and the Red Army Memorial Day", calling on "all Chinese workers and peasants to join the Red Army and support our victorious Red Army. Condolences to the families of our Red Army." At the same time, the Red Army is required to "in the new war, improve our military technology, train ourselves, disarm the enemy, arm ourselves, and make our iron Red Army grow stronger day by day through continuous victories. "

On August 1, 1933, the Central Revolutionary Military Commission held a military parade, oath, medal and flag ceremony in Ruijin to commemorate the "August 1st" Festival. In order to prevent air strikes by the Kuomintang army, the event was held from 17:00 to 19:30. The leaders and representatives of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Central Government of the Soviet Union, the leaders of the Central Revolutionary Military Commission, the leaders and representatives of government agencies, the leaders and representatives of various mass organizations such as the Central Committee of the Youth League and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, some people near Ruijin City, There are tens of thousands of representatives of the review troops, review troops, and teams directly under the headquarters.

Soldiers are full of courage, not afraid of the smoke of war;

Soldiers are like sharp swords, invincible and fearless;

Soldiers are the messengers of courage, and soldiers are the gods of the people;

For the sake of the people, we are not afraid of hardships and dangers and move forward bravely!

August 1st Army Day is coming,

Here, arrows and horses strike at all who have been soldiers,

New and old comrades who have carried guns, stood guard, and joined the party

holiday greetings

salute!