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Tôn Đức Thắng was a well-known Vietnamese nationalist and Communist leader who served as the second president of Vietnam from 1969 until his passing in 1980. While his presidency was primarily ceremonial, he held important positions in Vietnamese politics, including chairman of the National Assembly's Standing Committee and vice president under Hồ Chí Minh. Tôn played a crucial role in the leadership of a unified Vietnam during a significant period in its history.