Nguyen Cao Ky 

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Ky served as prime minister of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and as its figurehead president until 1971. The flamboyant pilot was recognized as the most dynamic of South Vietnam's young officers, but was eased out of power by Nguyen Van Thieu.

Source:
Karnow, Stanley; "Vietnam: A History"

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