Mass Gathering at Tiananmen to Mourn Stalin’s Passing, March 9, 1953

On March 6, 1953, the central government ordered everywhere in China to lower their flags to half mast from March 7th through the 9th. Every mine, factory, school, military unit, enterprise, and government office was not supposed to hold any banquets or recreational activities. On March 9th, all government offices from the county level on up... Continue Reading →

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