- Chairman Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 and launched the Cultural Revolution in 1966 which led to widespread social and political upheaval. - During the Cultural Revolution, Mao allowed Red Guard groups to persecute many and cause suffering, as reflected in critical messages to Mao from citizens who lost family members or had their culture ruined. - However, one citizen thanked Mao for the opportunity to participate as a Red Guard, showing differing experiences and perspectives of Mao's policies.

1. facebook Chairman Mao insert most recent status here` Wall Photos Flair Boxes Chairman Mao Logout View photos of Mao Send Mao a message Poke message Wall Info Photos Boxes Write something… Share Information Birthday: December 26, 1893 Political Affiliation: Communist Hometown: Shaoshan, Hunan Province, China Friends Liu Shaoqi Lin Biao Sun Yat-sen Jiang Qing-wife Ji Li Jiang Chairman Mao I just launched the Cultural Revolution which is supposed to start a revolution in China. May 1966 Chairman Mao I feel so special the army just made a book called the red book and it contains my quotations! I expect every soldier to memorize the quotations 1964 Chairman Mao: I just proclaimed the People’s Republic of China making China free, united, and independent. October 1, 1949 Chairman Mao Just swam in the Yangtze river proving to my people that swimming is not just a sport but a revolutionary act. July 1966 Jiang Qing: I am very proud of you for accomplishing the visit of going to Moscow to talk to Stalin and expanding Chinas horizons. July 1966 Hey Mao thanks for letting me be your partner and for letting me control the army . 1966

2. facebook Chairman Mao insert most recent status here Wall Photos Flair Boxes Chairman Mao Logout View photos of Mao Send Mao a message Poke message Wall Info Photos Boxes Write something… Share : Old Qian’s wife to Chairman Mao How could you have those red guards cause my husband to have a painful slow death. Why didn't you do something about it. You are taking things way too far. So many people are dying and I can’t do anything about it you are ruining our culture and not many people will be alive at the end so please stop making people suffer. An Yi to Chairman Mao Your red guards are taking this thing way too far because since they made Old Quian die my grandmother was scared that she would be next so she committed suicide. Now I will never see her again thanks to your red guards. May, 1966 Bai Shan Name to Chairman Mao Chairman Mao ever since you have let me experience the thrill of being a red guard I was pleased for the opportunity and wanted to thank you for allowing me that chance. May 1966 May 1966 Thin Face to Chairman Mao Sir we are carrying out our duty by trying to make Jiang Xi-rengs daughter confess on a crime that her father has done so we can accuse him of doing something wrong. We will carry out your duties accurately and hope to succeed May 1966

3. facebook Chairman Mao Personal Information Wall Photos Flair Boxes Chairman Mao Logout View photos of Mao Send Mao a message Poke message Wall Info Photos Boxes Basic Information Information Birthday: December 26, 1893 Political Affiliation: Communist Hometown: Shaoshan, Hunan Province, China Birthday: December 26, 1893 Hometown: Shaoshan, Hunan Province, China Political Views: Communist party Profession: Chairman of China Interests/Influences: poetry, swimming Enemies : Militarists, landlords, Chiang Kai-Shek, party rivals, Japanese who tried to smash northern base, the U.S, and the Soviet Union Favorite Quote: In time of difficulties, we must not lose sight of our achievements. Favorite Quote from Friends: One word from Chairman Mao is worth ten thousand from others. His every statement is truth. We must carry out those we that understand as well as those we don't. Address: Shaofeng Shan, Shaoshan, Xiangtan Phone Number: 010- 575-8661 Email: [email_address] Contact Information

4. facebook Wall Photos Flair Boxes Chairman Mao Logout Wall Info Photos Boxes Photos of Mao 4-6 Photos Mao smiling with some c Chinese children "We have stood up," Mao said to the Chinese people in October 1949 Chairman Mao insert most recent status update here "We have stood up," Mao said to the Chinese people in October 1949 Mao waving to people about to jump into the Yangtze River in July 1996 Mao and His wife Jiang Qin Laughing together Zedong in August 1949, during a tour through Peiping, now Bejing, the city he designated to be the capital of the newly established People's Republic of China