The term "Vietnamese Revolutionaries" refers to individuals and groups who fought for Vietnam's independence from colonial rule, particularly against the French and later the United States. Key figures include Ho Chi Minh, who played a significant role in leading the struggle for independence and establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945. These revolutionaries were motivated by a desire for national sovereignty and social justice. They organized various movements and uprisings, such as the August Revolution in 1945, which ultimately led to the end of French colonialism and the beginning of a long conflict in Vietnam, including the Vietnam War.