Ho Chi Minh

Definition

Ho Chi Minh was a Vietnamese communist revolutionary leader who served as the Prime Minister and President of North Vietnam. He played a key role in the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945, and the People's Army during the Vietnam War.

Related terms

Communism: A political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

Vietnam War: A conflict in Southeast Asia between South Vietnam (supported by United States) and Communist North Vietnam. It lasted from 1955-1975, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.

Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent of their colonizing country. In this context, it refers to how Vietnam gained independence from France under Ho Chi Minh's leadership.