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Legendary historical figures for nearly two millenia, the '''Trung Sisters''' symbolize Vietnamese nationalism. After the husband of '''Trung Trac''', a provincial governor, was assassinated by the Chinese in 39 CE, and, with her sister '''Trung Nhi''', organized a potent revolt. Until a major army returned, Trung Trac ruled as a wise and respected queen.
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Legendary historical figures for nearly two millennia, the '''Trung Sisters''' symbolize [[Vietnam]]ese [[nationalism]].  


The two drowned themselves in the Hat Giang river, to prevent their capture in 43 CE.  
'''Trung Trac''''s husband, a provincial [[governor]], was assassinated by the Chinese in 39<span style=
 
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Not only are they symbols of nationalism, they also are exemplars of strong female roles in Vietnamese culture.  That the Vietnamese also pay attention to a war that took place nearly 2,000 years ago puts perspective on claims the [[Vietnam War]] was something that happened in the mid-twentieth century. It also puts perspective on the assumption that Vietnam is a client of China.
"font-variant:small-caps">ce</span>, Trung Trac ruled as a wise and respected [[queen]].  The two sisters drowned themselves in the [[Hat Giang river]], to prevent their capture in 43<span style=
"font-variant:small-caps">ce</span>. Not only are they symbols of nationalism, they also are exemplars of strong female roles in Vietnamese culture.

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Legendary historical figures for nearly two millennia, the Trung Sisters symbolize Vietnamese nationalism.

Trung Trac's husband, a provincial governor, was assassinated by the Chinese in 39ce. Trac, then with her sister Trung Nhi, organized a potent revolt against the Chinese. Until a major Chinese army returned in 43ce, Trung Trac ruled as a wise and respected queen. The two sisters drowned themselves in the Hat Giang river, to prevent their capture in 43ce. Not only are they symbols of nationalism, they also are exemplars of strong female roles in Vietnamese culture.