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CHINA: CULTURAL REVOLUTION. Youthful Red Guards demonstrating in Tiananmen Square in Peking, China, during the Cultural Revolution, 1967
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CHINA: CULTURAL REVOLUTION. Youthful Red Guards demonstrating in Tiananmen Square in Peking, China, during the Cultural Revolution, 1967
CHINA: CULTURAL REVOLUTION.
Youthful Red Guards demonstrating in Tiananmen Square in Peking, China, during the Cultural Revolution, 1967
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1967 Chinese Cultural Revolution Flag Guard Mao Tse Tung Maoist Protest Rally Square Zedong Militant Red Guard
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This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in Chinese history - the Cultural Revolution. Taken in 1967, it shows a group of youthful Red Guards demonstrating in Tiananmen Square in Peking, China. The square is filled with people, their faces reflecting determination and passion as they raise flags and banners high above their heads. Amidst the crowd, a young girl sits on the ground, her gaze fixed on something beyond the frame. She represents the next generation caught up in this tumultuous period of political upheaval. The Red Guards were fervent supporters of Mao Tse Tung's ideology and played an active role in enforcing his policies during this time. The image exudes a sense of militancy and unity as these young revolutionaries rally together for their cause. It serves as a reminder of how deeply ingrained Maoist ideals were within Chinese society at that time. Tiananmen Square itself holds great significance as both a symbol of power and protest throughout Chinese history. This print encapsulates its historical importance during one of China's most turbulent periods. As we reflect upon this image from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, it reminds us to never forget the impact that youth can have when driven by strong beliefs - for better or worse.
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