Ho Chi Minh sought U.S. support in his fight against the French due to his belief in American values such as democracy and self-determination. He recognized the U.S. as a former colony that had successfully gained independence from a colonial power and hoped that the U.S. would support Vietnam's similar struggle. Additionally, Ho Chi Minh viewed the U.S. as a potential ally that could provide military and financial assistance to the Viet Minh forces. However, despite his efforts to gain U.S. support, the political landscape of the Cold War ultimately led the U.S. to support the French in Indochina.
