"Re-education" Camp
Wallet last worn by Trần Thắng Tài
June 14, 1982
Wallet was last worn by Trần Thắng Tài on the morning of his execution.
Tooth dislodged during execution
June 14, 1982
The tooth was dislodged during his execution, when he most likely bit down on the stone that was forced into his mouth to muffle his cries.
Button last worn by Trần Thắng Tài during his execution
June 14, 1982
This button was last worn by Trần Thắng Tài on the morning of his execution.
Stone used in execution
June 14, 1982
Shoved into Trần Thắng Tài's mouth during his execution to muffle his cries.
Spoon carved from coconut shell
1977/1978 - 1982
Spoon hand-carved from a coconut shell and used by Trần Thắng Tài while imprisoned in a Communist "re-education" camp.
Wooden sign gifted at Pulau Bidong Refugee Camp
1982
Gifted to Dương Chính in 1982 at Pulau Bidong Refugee Camp in Malaysia.