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World Service,08 Jul 1996,28 mins

Launching the Cultural Revolution

China's Cultural Revolution

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Hearing from people who experienced the Cultural Revolution, between 1966 and 1976. Descriptions of rallies and attitudes towards him in China. An interview with journalist Anthony Gray, about his experiences in the region and the creation of Mao's cult.

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