le duc tho
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Vietnamese diplomat: Le Duc Tho was a Vietnamese revolutionary, general, diplomat, and politician. He is most widely known for his role as the chief negotiator for the North Vietnamese government during the Paris Peace Talks to end the Vietnam War.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Le Duc Tho and Henry Kissinger were jointly awarded the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize.
- The negotiations between Le Duc Tho and the American delegation were long and difficult.
Advanced Usage
- Historical reference: The name is used to refer specifically to the 1973 Paris Peace Accords and the diplomatic process to end the Vietnam War.
- The agreement brokered by Le Duc Tho led to the withdrawal of American forces.
Variants and Related Words
- None: As a proper name, it does not have standard variants. It may sometimes be seen without diacritics as "Le Duc Tho."
Synonyms
- Negotiator: A person who conducts negotiations.
- Diplomat: A person who represents their country in foreign affairs.
Related Phrases
- Paris Peace Talks: The series of negotiations where Le Duc Tho was a principal figure.
- Nobel Peace Prize laureate: A recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize; Le Duc Tho is one of only two laureates to have declined the prize.
Related Idioms
- None: This proper noun is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.
Noun
- Vietnamese diplomat who negotiated with Henry Kissinger to end the war in Vietnam (1911-1990)