Execution of Nguyễn Văn Lém
Nguyễn Văn Lém (Vietnamese: [ŋʷǐənˀ vān lɛ̌m]; 1931/1932 – 1 February 1968), often referred to as Bảy Lốp, was an officer of the Viet Cong with the rank of captain. He was summarily executed in Saigon by Republic of Vietnam General Nguyễn Ngọc Loan during the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War. A photo of the execution won the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography and helped galvanize the anti-war movement in the United States.
Nguyễn Văn Lém | |
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Eddie Adams' photograph "Saigon Execution" showing the moment Nguyễn Văn Lém is shot by Nguyễn Ngọc Loan | |
| Born | 1931 or 1932 |
| Died | (aged 36) |
| Cause of death | Execution by shooting |
| Spouse | Nguyễn Thị Lốp |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Viet Cong |
| Rank | Captain |
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