Nguyen Van Troi became the first publicly executed Viet Cong member. His execution was filmed, and he remained defiant to the end. He was instantly glorified by the Viet Cong and North Vietnam and became a Vietnamese martyr and folk hero to left-wing groups all over the world. His last words were: "Long live Ho Chi Minh!". Troi's wife Phan Thi Quyen published the 1965 book "Nguyen Van Troi As He Was." His legacy is celebrated by various honors. Wikipedia
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