History
The Red Guards: China’s Descent into Violence
Mao had personally set in motion the chaotic events of 1966 and ’67. His Olympian instructions had spurred the Red Guards on to violence. […]
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History
Mao Zedong, Work Teams, and the Red Guards
Mao re-entered the Chinese political scene with a splash. On July 16, 1966, after several months of absence, his photo was spread across the front page of the People’s Daily—swimming in the Yangzi River. […]
History
Mao’s Revolution: The Involvement of China’s Youth
In the new phase of revolution, Chairman Mao bypassed the regular Communist Party apparatus and instead appealed directly to the young people of China. […]
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The Beginning of Mao’s “Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution“
Mao Zedong disappeared for a while to prepare for an attack against his adversaries. Yao Wenyuan’s critique of Wu Han’s opera, “The Dismissal of Hai Rui” was the first blow, leading to far-reaching consequences. […]
American History
The Battle against Native American Racism
The National Indian Youth Council aimed at organizing foundations and membership bases. These communities had magnificent effects. The council helped the long-overdue activism that was needed for Indians and their traditions. […]
American History
The Rise of American Indian Youth Movement in the 1960s
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, America’s Indian youth started to gather together and form their own clubs and communities. This eventually led to bigger and better-organized communities. […]
American History
Two Visions for the Freedom of Native Americans
Even though it appeared that America was quite progressive than ever when it came to minority issues like black equality, the hostile attitude towards Native American communities didn’t seem to change. […]
History
Revolutionary Committee: Rise of a New Popular Governance
After the formation of the new government under the name of the revolutionary committee, all old high-ranking leaders tragically died or were tortured that left them paralyzed. […]
History
Mao and the Young Red Guards Movement
The “impure” Red Guards, to prove their loyalty, instigated a lot of violence, including in schools against teachers and principals. […]
History
Mao’s Cultural Revolution and the Brutal Behavior of Red Guards
Mao’s wife, Jiang Qing, also influenced the Cultural Revolution. She banned all Western films, music, and many instruments. She compiled a list of approved films, music, and theatrical works. […]