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Thieu

American  
[tyoo] / tju /

noun

  1. Nguyen Van 1923–2001, South Vietnamese political leader: president 1967–75.


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For a contemporary poetry collection, check out “The Women Carry River Water,” by Nguyen Quang Thieu.

From New York Times Aug. 2, 2023

Aimee Thieu Three-dimensional hand-cut paper art and sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2021

While at the military academy in Da Lat, the Chaus befriended Thieu, the future president, and his wife, who together settled in suburban Boston after the fall of Saigon.

From Washington Post Jul. 9, 2020

Under strong U.S. pressure, Thieu accepted essentially the same agreement in January.

From Salon Nov. 12, 2018

So when Humphrey came out in favor of a quick end to the war, it was only logical that Thieu would favor a Nixon victory.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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