The Republic of China jubilantly celebrated its 65th founding anniversary on October 10. President Yen Chia-kan, in his National Day message, told his fellow countrymen: "Each of us must promote his spirit of service, perform his solemn duty, devote himself to modern construction, firm up his combat will and direct his every action to expediting the complete collapse of the Chinese Communists." President Yen also called upon his mainland compatriots to break out of their dark dungeons and return to the ways of justice and the environment of light under the banner of the Three Principles of the People.
The official Double Tenth celebration climaxed in front of the Presidential Building with a gathering of 250,000 people. A 300- float parade traversed the main streets of Taipei after the rally. Servicemen from the Army, Navy and Air Force demonstrated their combat skills on the Tamsui River in the afternoon. Civic organizations also provided entertainment shows. Other activities included a unity gathering of more than 10,000 compatriots from home and abroad and fireworks in the evening. Similar observances marked the day throughout the nation.
President C. K. Yen addressing the Double Tenth rally
Premier Chiang Ching-Kao and other leaders at the rally
More than 10000 overseas have returned to join the celebrations
Entertainment provided by civic organizations