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Sino-Soviet Friendship Meeting ID Card, 1952
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That's what State friends are for, right? Gifting larger than life pictures of their dead founding father, who is part of your shared political lineage. Or, come to think of it, in this particular case, the painting is more of the consolation prize, given that it came on the heels of the Soviets pulling out all economic and... Continue Reading →
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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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Everyday Life in Mao's China 