Tran Le Xuan, also known as Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu, was a powerful figure in Vietnam’s history as the de facto First Lady. In this archive, the U.S.-Vietnam Center has collected numerous diplomatic letters sent to and from Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu, varying across her life span. Below are a few archival pieces displaying her relationships and political prowess amongst other figures in history.
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Letter to Joseph O’Brien from Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu (1964)
Letter from NBC inviting Madame Ngo to appear on the “Today Show” and “Meet the Press” (1963)
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