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Le Duan
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1986: Vietnam
The death of Communist Party chief Le Duan in July resulted in the first high-level leadership change since Ho Chi Minh died in 1969. Duan was succeeded by 70-year-old Truong Chinh. Vietnamese analysts believed Duan's death and Chinh's appointment could result in a power struggle for the top...
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