Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh was a Vietnamese revolutionary leader born in 1890, best known for his role in the struggle for Vietnam's independence from colonial rule. He founded the Viet Minh, which fought against French colonial forces and later led North Vietnam during the Vietnam War against South Vietnam and its American allies. Ho Chi Minh became a symbol of national pride and communist ideology, advocating for social reforms and unification. He served as Prime Minister and later President of North Vietnam until his death in 1969. His legacy is complex, as he is revered by many but also criticized for his authoritarian methods.