A So airport marks the power, determination and the bravery of soldiers and villagers who defeated modern war means and weapons in the world during the struggle for national independence. It is considered as a valuable lesson on patriotism and struggle against foreign invaders over the last thousand years.
The relic is a proof for war crimes caused by American empire. In fact, the remaining consequences (no old forest, no animals, high concentration of dioxin found in local land and a large number of Agent Orange victims) prove the cruelty that invaders caused to A Luoi locals in general and Dong Son locals in particular although the war is over.
The system of historical relics on Ho Chi Minh road and relevant relics such as A Bia hill, So - A Tuc cave, A Don tunnel, Hue Xuan 1968 radio station, Tien Cong cave and other historical relics such as Cocava, Cu Tai, Ta Luong, etc. The chemical war at A So airport has been known around the world as not only a toxic chemical hotspot, but also the place witnessed the heroic and brave struggle of people in Thua Thien Hue’s mountainous area.
This place not only proves the cruelty of America empire, but also introduces to far and near visitors the destruction of the chemical war. Young generations can also learn about national tradition and the fight against American empire. The relic is a legal foundation for localities to collect sample, provide information for scientific research, take care of people exposed to Agent Orange, contribute to get over the consequences of the Agent Orange/dioxin and prevent environmental pollution.
At A So airport, future generations also have a chance to be educated, remind them of war consequences and the importance of protecting the peace of people around the world.
The chemical war at A So airport was recognized as a province-level historical revolutionary relic on Decision No. 678/QĐ-BVHTTDL dated February 7, 2013 of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism.