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Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City after the fall of Saigon in 1975 by the new communist government, in honor of their great leader Ho Chi Minh.
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I would dispute the fact that Ho Chi Minh is a "great leader." This is the viewpoint of the communists and certainly is not shared by all Vietnamese. If this was true, we wouldn't experience the great exodus of Vietnamese boat people after the fall of Saigon.
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Why was Saigon renamed Ho Chi Minh city after the war?
District 1 of Ho Chi Minh city is Saigon
What is the modern name of Saigon?
The modern name of Saigon is Ho Chi Minh City.
What was Ho Chi Minh City before it was called Ho Chi Minh City?
Saigon.
Saigon the former capital of South Vietnam was renamed .?
Saigon was renamed as Ho Chi Minh City
Is ho chi minh a hero?
Ho Chi Minh is actually a nickname for Saigon in the country Vietnam
What name did the north Vietnamese change the of Saigon to?
Ho Chi Minh City.
What is saigon called?
For some GIs it will always be called Saigon. But the tourists can call it Ho Chi Minh City.
Why is saigon and ho chi minh city is the 2 major city?
Saigon is the old name of Ho Chi Minh city. 2 major cities are : Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi capital.
What was the old Ho Chi Minh city?
Saigon .
Nickname for ho chi minh city?
Saigon.
What was Saigon renamed after the communist took over South Vietnam?
First it was called Saigon, now it is named Ho Chi Min city.
What is Ho Chi City called now?
Did Ho Chi Minh city revert to Saigon?Ans 2.I'm Vietnamese so I know the answer to this. You can call the city Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, both are correct.
