What was Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ's role in the first South Vietnamese government?
Prime Minister
President
Vice President
Foreign Minister
Answer
Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ was the first Vice President of South Vietnam. He was a member of the Hòa Hảo religious group, and was appointed by President Ngô Đình Diệm in 1955. Thơ was a controversial figure, and was accused of corruption and nepotism. He was dismissed by Diệm in 1964, and died in 1967.
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