Execution of Nguyễn Văn Lém
Nguyễn Văn Lém (Vietnamese: [ŋʷǐənˀ vān lɛ̌m]; 1931/1932 – 1 February 1968), often referred to as Bảy Lốp, was a Viet Cong officer 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) Saigon, South Vietnam |
| Cause of death | Execution by shooting |
| Spouse | Nguyễn Thị Lốp |
| Criminal charge | Mass murder, murder, unlawful combatant |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Viet Cong |
| Rank | Captain |
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