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    Cambodia and Laos‚ which formed French-Indochina. It was during this time as well‚ that Ho Chi Minh and the Viet-Minh‚ who were originally formed to fight against Japan‚ began their fight for Vietnamese independence. The French decided to make a compromise with Minh by giving him North Vietnam‚ while they kept their rule in the South‚ but Ho Chi Minh did not think this was a fair compromise‚ so the French Indochina war began. The Viet-Minh fought hard against French rule and slowly gained large territories

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    Ho Chi Minh City Background Ho Chi Minh city‚ formerly known as Saigon‚ has a population of 7.163 million. It is the most populous city in Vietnam‚ and located on Saigon River‚ north of Mekong River Delta. It was once under the French Colonial Rule‚ and was transformed into a major port city and metropolitan centre. Large scale rural-urban migration took place during the Vietnam war‚ with the percentage of population residing in Ho Chi Minh city increasing from 4 percent in 1950 to nearly 6 percent

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    The Geneva Conference of 1954‚ which took place in Geneva‚ Switzerland‚ was the turning point for Vietnam. The Geneva Accord was then written and placed as a binding agreement that separated Vietnam in two zones divided by the 17th parallel (Moss‚ 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

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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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    Transportation in developing countries‚ including Vietnam‚ is always an important and current problem. How to apply the most effective method in transportation in order to minimize the cost‚ maximize the benefits for government and citizens and not hamper the environment is not easy. This problem needs a thorough process and the alignment of both government and citizens to the best solution. Every day‚ people need or have to go outdoors to do their activities in order to earn money‚ to come to school or

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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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    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 that took place in 1954 put an end to the First Indochina War and the beginning of two Vietnamese

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    Ho Chi Minh was a revolutionary leader that played a huge role in the Vietnam war. His strong will and organizational genius were tools that helped him and his people fend off from foreign forces that were considered enemies. He obtained victories in many battles throughout his time. During the first Indochina war‚ he was victorious against the French forces after he claimed independence from them for his country. He was relentless and never gave the French a break. With the superior firepower the

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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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    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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