In 1967, he ran successfully for president of South Vietnam and held that position until the fall of Saigon, South Vietnam's capital, became imminent in 1975. Just prior to the Communist victory ...
He was the final prime minister of the State of Vietnam, and then served as the first President of South Vietnam from 1955 until he was captured and assassinated during the 1963 military coup.
He was the final prime minister of the State of Vietnam (1954–1955), and then served as the first president of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam) from 1955 until he was captured and ...
In 1967, he ran successfully for president of South Vietnam and held that position until the fall of Saigon, South Vietnam's capital, became imminent in 1975. Just prior to the Communist victory ...