Ho Chi Minh | Biography, Presidency, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Ho Chi Minh (born May 19, 1890, Hoang Tru, Vietnam, French Indochina—died September 2, 1969, Hanoi, North Vietnam) was the founder of the Indochina Communist Party (1930) and its successor, the Viet-Minh (1941), and president from 1945 to 1969 of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam).
Ho Chi Minh - Wikipedia
WEBHồ officially stepped down from power in 1965 due to health problems and died in 1969. North Vietnam was ultimately victorious against South Vietnam and its allies. Vietnam was officially unified in 1976. Saigon, the former capital of South Vietnam, was renamed Ho Chi Minh City in his honor.
Ho Chi Minh City - Wikipedia
WEBHo Chi Minh City (HCMC; Vietnamese: Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), also known as Saigon (Vietnamese: Sài Gòn), is the most populous city in Vietnam, with a population of around 10 million in 2023. [7]
15 best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City - Lonely Planet
WEBMar 25, 2020 · From historic buildings and histrionic skyscrapers to beer, buzzing bikes and bits of old Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City throbs with energy. Here's what to do.
Ho Chi Minh ‑ Biography, Facts & Ho Chi Minh City - HISTORY
WEBJul 6, 2010 · Ho Chi Minh first emerged as an outspoken voice for Vietnamese independence while living as a young man in France during World War I. Inspired by the Bolshevik Revolution, he joined the...
Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam Tourism
WEBPlanning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam? Discover top attractions, local dishes, must-do activities, and more in this HCMC travel guide from Vietnam's tourism board.
Ho Chi Minh City | Location, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Ho Chi Minh City, largest city in Vietnam. It was the capital of the French protectorate of Cochinchina (1862–1954) and of South Vietnam (1954–75). The city lies along the Saigon River (Song Sai Gon) to the north of the Mekong River delta, about 50 miles (80 km) from the South China Sea.
Ho Chi-Minh - City, Life & Facts - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · Ho Chi-Minh was the founder and first leader of Vietnam’s nationalist movement. Starting at an early age at the dawn of the 20th century, Ho became a strident voice for an...
25 Best Things To Do In Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
WEBJan 26, 2020 · Despite its historic and cultural significance, Ho Chi Minh City is also one of the most dynamic spots in Vietnam, and you can see this through the cutting edge buildings and the exciting nightlife on offer here.
Biography of Ho Chi Minh, President of North Vietnam
WEBJun 17, 2019 · Ho Chi Minh (born Nguyen Sinh Cung; May 19, 1890–September 2, 1969) was a revolutionary who commanded the communist North Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War. Ho Chi Minh also served as the prime minister and president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.