Hồ Chí Minh is Vietnam’s founding father. Unlike the dozens of “founding fathers” of the American Revolution, Vietnam’s origin narrative coalesced around one man. His story has fascinated me since I first opened one of his many biographies during an early trip to Vietnam. Although some find it difficult to completely buy into the near-saint status of the official narrative, there are many reasons to respect the man.
Back in May there was an exhibition at the Southern Women's Museum featuring a stamp collector's original collection of stamps and postcards, there were some really interesting ones of HCM in his prime. I have pics, but it seems I can't share them in the comments section...
Crikey, he sure was a busy boy! All of the things being reported as to what he did in his first 30 years, most wouldn’t achieve in their entire life. And as you say there is more to come.
Back in May there was an exhibition at the Southern Women's Museum featuring a stamp collector's original collection of stamps and postcards, there were some really interesting ones of HCM in his prime. I have pics, but it seems I can't share them in the comments section...
That would be really nice if I could see it. Can you send them to me by the Substack messenger and I can add them to the article.
Crikey, he sure was a busy boy! All of the things being reported as to what he did in his first 30 years, most wouldn’t achieve in their entire life. And as you say there is more to come.
If you think this early story is exciting, the third in the series is going to blow your mind!