Encyclopedia article on the head of state of South Vietnam whose ouster by Ngo Dinh Diem set the stage for the Vietnam War.

Offers a biography that refutes points about Ho Chi Minh made in the official communist biography. Identifies conflicting details in his life.

Vietnamese Communist leader became head of the Communist Party after the death of Chairman Ho Chi Minh in 1969.

Profiles the life of the Vietnamese ruler who married nationalism to communism and perfected the deadly art of guerrilla warfare.

Profiles the president of South Vietnam from 1955 until 1963, who took office when he deposed Emperor Bao Dai.

Anti-communist president of South Vietnam ran a dictatorial regime from 1967 to 1975. Find a photo and a bio.

Served as prime minister of North Vietnam from 1955-1976 and of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 1976-1986. Find a brief bio and a photo.