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“If the Americans do not want to support us anymore, let them go, get out! Let them forget their humanitarian promises!”

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Nguyen Van Thieu

Nguyen Van Thieu, born on April 5, 1923, was a prominent military leader in Vietnam. He played a significant role in the Vietnam War and eventually became the President of the Republic of Vietnam. Thieu's military career was marked by controversy, and his policies and decisions left a lasting impact on Vietnamese history. more

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