Laos: Rightist / Royalist leaders of the Xieng Khouang Plain of Jars area during the American 'Secret War', 1960s. Left to Right: Touby Lyfoung, Chao Say Kham, Vang Pao

Touby Lyfoung (1917–1979) was a Hmong political and military leader. Born in 1917 in Nong Het, Laos, he became the first Hmong politician to achieve national prominence. During his long career, which began under French colonial rule and extended to the communist takeover in 1975, he supported the Royal Lao Government and American involvement in the Secret War.

Chao Say Kham was the local ruler of Xieng Khouang.

Vang Pao (Hmong: Vaj Pov; 8 December 1929 – 6 January 2011) was a Lieutenant General in the Royal Lao Army and leading figure in the American 'Secret War' in Laos (1964-1973). He was a leader in the Hmong American community in the United States.

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INDOCHINA WARS