The leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War was Ho Chi Minh. A key figure in the struggle for Vietnamese independence from French colonial rule, Ho Chi Minh became a prominent communist leader and the founding father of modern Vietnam. He played a crucial role in the First Indochina War against the French and later led North Vietnam during the Vietnam War against South Vietnam and its U.S. allies. Ho Chi Minh’s leadership was marked by his dedication to nationalism and communism, and he is remembered for his efforts to unite Vietnam under a communist government, ultimately achieving this goal in 1975 after years of conflict.