Question: when was the democratic republic of vietnam founded
Answer: Democratic Republic of Vietnam Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa 1945 -- 1976 Flag Emblem Motto `` Độc lập -- Tự do -- Hạnh phúc '' ( English : `` Independence -- Freedom -- Happiness '' ) Anthem `` Tiến Quân Ca '' ( English : `` Army March '' ) Location of North Vietnam in Southeast Asia .