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 Mao's cult of personality reached its peak during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), a socio-political movement aimed at purging perceived capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society.[([[https://d-nb.info/1034892576/34|dnb]])]
+===== Cultural Revolution =====
+The Cultural Revolution led to widespread chaos, political persecution, and the destruction of cultural heritage.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/11/the-cultural-revolution-50-years-on-all-you-need-to-know-about-chinas-political-convulsion|theguardian]])]
+===== Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong =====
+Mao's Little Red Book, officially titled "Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong," became a symbol of his ideology and was widely distributed during the Cultural Revolution.[([[https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34932800|bbc]])]
+===== Symbol Of Nationalism And Anti-Imperialism =====
+Despite his authoritarian rule, Mao was also revered as a symbol of Chinese nationalism and anti-imperialism.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv6sj7jh|bbc]])]
+===== Powerful Despite Declined Health =====
+Mao's health declined in his later years, but he remained a powerful figure within the CCP.[([[https://foreignpolicy.com/2016/09/08/mao-the-man-mao-the-god-how-mao-zedongs-legacy-bedevils-china-40-years-after-his-death/|foreignpolicy]])]
+===== Mao's Wife =====
+Mao's wife, Jiang Qing, played a prominent role in Chinese politics during the Cultural Revolution and was a key figure in promoting Mao's ideology.[([[http://spice.fsi.stanford.edu/docs/introduction_to_the_cultural_revolution|stanford]])]
+===== Relationship With USSR =====
+Mao's relationship with the Soviet Union was complex, marked by periods of cooperation and ideological rivalry.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/26923063|jstor]])]
+===== Self-Reliance =====
+He advocated for self-reliance and emphasized the importance of maintaining China's independence from foreign powers.[([[https://www.ciis.org.cn/english/ESEARCHPROJECTS/Articles/202007/t20200715_3607.html|ciis]])]
+===== Communes =====
+Mao's policies led to the formation of communes, large-scale collective farming units intended to increase agricultural productivity.[([[https://escholarship.org/content/qt3wg389c2/qt3wg389c2_noSplash_4f900277c5df3a8d75881a09aa26ffdd.pdf|escholarship]])]
+===== Commune System Faced Challenges =====
+Despite initial enthusiasm, the commune system faced numerous challenges and ultimately proved unsustainable.[([[https://escholarship.org/content/qt3wg389c2/qt3wg389c2_noSplash_4f900277c5df3a8d75881a09aa26ffdd.pdf|escholarship]])]
+===== Leadership Style =====
+Mao's leadership style was characterized by a blend of populism, nationalism, and authoritarianism.[([[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313471835_Populism_and_Authoritarian_Survival_in_China_Conceptualization_and_Measurement|researchgate]])]
+===== Mass Mobilization =====
+He emphasized the importance of mass mobilization and grassroots participation in political movements.[([[https://iu.pressbooks.pub/lifeandworkundercommunism/chapter/week-4-life-and-work-in-communist-china-during-the-cultural-revolution/|pressbooks]])]
+===== Writings Studied =====
+Mao's writings and speeches, often characterized by revolutionary rhetoric, were widely disseminated and studied by party members.[([[https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/166/oa_monograph/chapter/2701016|muse]])]
+===== Vision Of Communism =====
+Mao's vision of communism differed from that of the Soviet Union, emphasizing the importance of rural revolution and the role of the peasantry.[([[https://brainly.com/question/516373|brainly]])]
+===== Continuous Revolution =====
+He promoted the concept of "continuous revolution" and viewed class struggle as a driving force for social change.[([[https://scholarworks.wm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4378&context=etd|scholarworks]])]
+===== Impact On Chinese Society =====
+Mao's policies had a profound impact on Chinese society, influencing everything from education and culture to family structure and gender roles.[([[https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/history/modern-world-history/the-cultural-revolution/|studysmarter]])]
+===== Propaganda =====
+Mao's personality cult was carefully cultivated by the CCP through propaganda and mass mobilization campaigns.[([[https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1088&context=political_science_theses|studysmarter]])]
+===== Portraits =====
+Mao's portrait appeared on banknotes, postage stamps, and public buildings across China.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/26435649|jstor]])]
+===== Health Deteriorated =====
+Mao's health deteriorated in his later years, and he became increasingly reliant on medical treatments and medications.[([[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6113761/|ncbi]])]
+===== Actively Involved =====
+Despite his declining health, Mao remained actively involved in Chinese politics until his death.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/1994/10/02/world/the-tyrant-mao-as-told-by-his-doctor.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Death =====
+Mao's death on September 9, 1976, marked the end of an era in Chinese history and initiated a period of political transition.[([[https://www.history.com/topics/asian-history/china-timeline|history]])]
+===== Legacy =====
+Mao's legacy remains highly contentious, with supporters praising his role in uniting China and advancing socialist principles, while critics condemn his authoritarianism and the human cost of his policies.[([[https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/41559/9780472901333.pdf?sequence=1/1000|oapen]])]
+===== Enshrined Body =====
+Mao's embalmed body is enshrined in a mausoleum in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, where it remains a site of pilgrimage for supporters and tourists.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/11/preserving-chairman-mao-embalming-a-body-to-maintain-a-legacy|theguardian]])]
+===== Quotations Keep Being Studied And Debated =====
+Mao's quotations continue to be studied and debated within China and abroad, reflecting his enduring influence on global politics and ideology.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/26923063|jstor]])]
+===== Influence On Different Countries =====
+Mao's legacy has influenced various political movements and revolutionary leaders around the world, from Latin America to Southeast Asia.[([[https://academic.oup.com/book/12799/chapter/162986123|oup]])]
+===== Translated Writings =====
+Mao's writings have been translated into numerous languages and continue to be studied by scholars and activists.[([[https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1071064/full|frontiersin]])]
+===== Vision Of Communism =====
+Mao's vision of communism as a revolutionary force for social change continues to inspire leftist movements and grassroots activists worldwide.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mao-Zedong|britannica]])]
+===== Leadership Style =====
+Mao's leadership style and political strategies have been analyzed and critiqued by historians and political scientists, shaping our understanding of authoritarian rule and revolutionary movements.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/20066239|jstor]])]
+===== Image And Ideology =====
+Mao's image and ideology have been appropriated and adapted by various political groups and movements, both within China and internationally.[([[https://issuu.com/wendemuseum/docs/deconstructing_ideology_catalogue_final|issuu]])]
+===== Impact On China =====
+Mao's policies had a profound impact on Chinese culture, literature, art, and music, shaping the country's cultural identity for decades to come.[([[https://kennedy.byu.edu/alumni/bridges/features/art-and-politics-in-maos-china|byu]])]
+===== Subject Of Debate And Controversy =====
+Mao's legacy remains a subject of debate and controversy within China, where his image and ideology are both revered and contested.[([[https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2024/04/09/china-divided-memory-of-the-cultural-revolution|wbur]])]
+===== Consequential Figure =====
+Mao's influence extends beyond politics and ideology, encompassing various aspects of Chinese society, economy, and culture, making him one of the most consequential figures in modern Chinese history.[([[http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/special/china_1950_foreign_policy.htm|easia]])]

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