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    2010). Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh controlled the northern Vietnam; control of the south was given to Bo Dai‚ which was later taken over by Ngo Dinh Diem (then the Emperor) (Moss‚ 2010). Both leaders displayed different governing styles and tactics but maintained the common goal of freedom and independence for the Vietnamese people. This paper will reveal reasons why these two leaders had such devoted followers in the Vietnamese people. As leader of North Vietnam‚ Ho Chi Minh was a man

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    Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969): Major Events in the Life of a Revolutionary Leader 1890 On May 19‚ HO Chi Minh was born the second son to a family of farmers living in Kim Lien‚ a small village in Annam (Central Vietnam). He was born NGUYEN Sinh Cung but later adopted the name Ho Chi Minh (“He who enlightens”). When Ho Chi Minh was born in 1890‚ Vietnam was under French control. The French had split what is known today as Vietnam into three separate states — Cochin

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    HO CHI MINH CITY – THE CITY OF BEAUTY AND CIVILIZATION History surely plays an important part in the value of a tourism destination. A beautiful view will be more admirable when you consider it with interesting facts bond with its history. Therefore‚ while being a crowded and modern city today‚ Ho Chi Minh City has a unique beauty thanks to a great history with a 3-century time span. From the very first day‚ it has become a busy center for overseas merchants due to famous craftsmanship. Thanks

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    Question: In the context of the Vietnamese society as the course has presented it through the online textbook so far‚ what evaluation can be made about the leadership styles and personal examples of Ho Chi Minh and Ngo Dinh Diem that would enable both of them to tap into the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people and mobilize support for their initiatives? Why‚ in Vietnam‚ was personal leadership so very important? Refer to specific examples Introduction The Geneva Accords

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    Ho Chi Minh; was a leading figure for not only his people but also the nation of Vietnam‚ he was a tireless figurehead for Vietnam’s struggles for freedom. He was a committed nationalist and communist whose main goal was to achieve a united and independent Vietnamese nation. Ho Chi Minh; born Nguyen Sinh Cung (one of his many alias’) on May 19th‚ 1890‚ to very loyal parents; and proud son of Nguyen Sinh Huy; a Vietnam nationalist and teacher‚ employed under French rule – Ho’s father was an extremely

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    The First Vietnam War was fought by France and Ho Chi Minh and many lessons had to be learned to win this war. The Vietminh were not your traditional trained army‚ but made mostly of peasants who needed to be trained. Both the Vietminh and the French army had strengths and weakness which would impact the outcome of the war. The one thing Ho Chi Minh had over the French was he focused on the French weaknesses and used them to his advantage. Another important advantage was the knowledge the Vietminh

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    and the Vietnamese people were greatly mistreated. Ho Chi Minh retaliated and began his fight for Vietnamese Independence. Post World War II‚ the United States had sided with Stalin and Chiang Kai-Shek‚ agreeing that Indochina was to be placed under a trusteeship. Although it was clear to the Americans that independence was Minh’s primary concern‚ they fought against him. The British were unhappy with the decision‚ but soon enough Vietnam was again under French colonial rule. (6) Minh had worked

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    Ho Chi Minh (HCM) 1890-1965 Family background and education ← Born in Nguyen Sinh Cung in Kimlien in Annam province ← His father>teacher employed by the French‚ resigned in protest of French dominance over Vietnam>Ho learnt to resist French & fight for independence from his father ← Run msg’s for the anti French underground when he was a child ← Brought up n strong Confucian teachings and went to French school‚ where he learnt to speak French ← 1911 left Vietnam on a

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    conveniences of big cities . Especially in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)‚ thousands of people rush into this city each year. These people want to have better lives. However‚ too many people migrate to HCMC also gives many problems to the Government. Why do they leave their hometown for HCMC? What problems will they bring to HCMC. In this essay‚ I’ll mention about the causes and the effects of too many immigrants in this city. Ho Chi Minh city is a large and important town‚ it has a

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    Was Ho Chi Minh more of a nationalist than a communist?  Most people in America firmly believe that Ho Chi Minh was a communist first and foremost. The public was inundated with stories of his visits to Russia and China. We heard repeatedly how his support from communist countries was being used to take over and create a communist stronghold in South East Asia. What we didn’t hear was the rest of the story. The Vietminh under Minh’s leadership had an alliance of sorts with the U.S

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