Le Duan was a prominent Vietnamese politician and revolutionary leader, serving as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 1960 until his death in 1986. He played a crucial role in the Vietnam War, advocating for the reunification of North Vietnam and South Vietnam under communist rule. Born on April 1, 1907, in Quang Tri Province, Le Duan was deeply involved in the communist movement from a young age. His leadership was marked by a focus on industrialization and collectivization, shaping Vietnam's post-war policies and contributing to the country's development in the latter half of the 20th century.