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Currency: Mao Zedong is regarded as a major historical figure by most of China. Mao Zedong, rather than being a celebrated political figure, represents the unified people. In this way, the symbols on Chinese currency also appear to be dedicated to abstract principles.

Mao Badge: Chairman Mao badges can be seen as icons of China’s Cultural Revolution which were worn by everyone except for ‘class enemies’ who were forbidden to wear  them. They were worn as an expression of loyalty to Chairman Mao and were mass-produced throughout China.

Mao Stamp: This stamp is called the "Great Victory of Cultural Revolution" and shows Chairman Mao and Lin Biao at a victory celebration in the countryside

Little Red Book: Also called "Quotations from Chairman Mao”, it is a book of selected statements from speeches and writings from Mao Zedong, former leader of the Chinese Communist Party. it was widely distributed during the Cultural Revolution and was considered to be one of the most published books in history.

Mao Statue: Located across from the Tiananmen-style people's park, the statue stands with his arm raised to welcome people who come to visit the city. The particular location in the heart of China's biggest represents it symbolism. The idea to build a giant Mao statue came during China's Cultural Revolution. The leaders at the time decided that the best way to declare their allegiance to Beijing was to build one of the largest statues of Mao in the country.

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Long live the great Marxism-Leninism-Mao Zedong Thought

This shows the evolution and continuation of Marxist ideas through Mao 

Mao had the support of the people as he came to power, which led him to rise to power

This artifact shows how people idolized Mao and viewd him as a god. In the picture they put Maos face on the sun symbolizing his power and the Chinese peoples dependence on him.

This is a painting that describes how many families in China incorporate Mao into their lives at home and how they worship their leader.

This photo represents The rowdy support of the Chinese Citizens that would do anything that Mao supported.

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 This is an example of the Little Red Book propaganda that Mao promoted throughout China. This book was given to every citizen of China and was said to be the equivalent of the Bible to many Chinese peasants.

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Mao Zedong lead over 100,000 people on a 6,000-mile march typically known as the Long March. The march began in southeast China and ended in Northeast China. As a result of this event, less than 10,000 men survived.

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 On October 1, 1949 Mao Zedong announced the People’s Republic of China. This event was witnessed by over 300,000 Chinese people in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. From this, 300 million farmers were granted approximately 47 million ha of land.

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 Here is an example of Mao Zedong’s typical suit. The four pockets represented the “Four Virtues”, the five buttons down the center represented the five branches of government (Yuans) and the three cuff buttons represented Sun Yat-sen’s Three Principles. 

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Above is a poster representing the Great Leap forward, which Mao Zedong lead. This event was important not only because it can be viewed as a bold economic project, but it also displayed to the Soviet Union that Chinese were as successful, if not more. 

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  "The Little Red Book"

Held Mao's quotes and was a symbolism of Mao's worship throughout China. 

 Mao's swim across the Yangtzee

It was his way of coming back into power. Major yearly event of commemoration, which gives thousands the opportunity to express their devotion to Mao. 

A photo of the Cultural Revolution

This was one of the biggest movements in China made by Mao.

A Communist Symbol

Mao was one of the most legendary communist leaders and brought communism into China

Propaganda showing a meeting between Mao and Stalin

Their meeting and partnership then hostility was very significant in Chinese history.

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1. Little Red Book-Selected speeches from Mao's history

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2. Steel-Mao makes the  people make steel which causes a famine

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 3. Propaganda-Mao used propaganda to make a better image of himself

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 4. Long March-Mao and his army fled from the nationalists


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 5. Flag of the Peoples Republic of China-Mao founded the Peoples Republic of China


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MMoM (Modern Musem of Mao)

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Mao encouraged literacy and urged for more women's rights. This poster is a slogan about secondary school, and they were on walls all throughout the cities, all with different messages.

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People in the countryside studied Mao's ideas. He changed the outlook of the working people, produced a gigantic material force and brought about a new leap in agricultural production.

Morning Sun

A medical worker giving shots to children. The sign in the background contains a Mao quotation: "actively prevent and heal people's illness, and carry out medical and health work for the people."

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"A general store in Tsao Yang, one of the newly built suburbs of Shanghai. The population of this suburb has "leaped ahead," along with the accelerated production of Shanghai, having increased by seven thousand families since its birth."

Chinese Posters

"Modernization and economic success lead to increased mobility and wellbeing for all. It starts with a motor cycle and maybe ends with a car. The woman has worked in the fields, probably sprayed fruit trees with insecticide. Note her fashionable wristwatch!"

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Map of the Long March
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This map illustrates Mao and the Communists' journey in order to escape the Nationalists. The March lasted about a year and many of the soldiers on the march died. However, the march was important because it saved the Communists party. Therefore, this map belongs in the museum because Mao's plan for escape may have cost many lives, but ultimately saved his movement.

Photo of Mao's Speech Proclaiming the People's Republic of China
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Mao's forces are victorious, and the Communists reassert their power. This photo was taken on October 1, 1949 when Mao declared the establishment of the People's Republic of China. This photo would be in the museum because it marks the beginning of Mao's 27 year regime and the establishment of the government of China that still exists under the same title today.


Propaganda Poster: "Chairman Mao gives us a happy life, 1954"

In order to control the potentially revolutionary peasants, Mao and the Communist party used propaganda posters to brainwash the masses. This poster depicts a happy middle-class Chinese family who are attributing their lifestyle to the picture of Mao above their table because the father is pointing to him. This would be in the museum because Mao's propaganda was ultimately and he was very well liked by the commoners.

Great Leap Forward: Construction in Beijing

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In this picture, Beijing is being transformed into a modern city. The houses in the picture are old and run down, but after construction they will have four or five floor. In addition, the crowded and beaten down paths are going to be paved streets. This picture should be in the Museum because it reflects the positive changes under Mao's rule.

The Little Red Book

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The Little Red Book was composed of various quotes by Chairman Mao. The book overs advice for various situations that one may encounter while being a follower of Mao. While this book was initially used to increase Mao's popularity among the soldiers, his book was widely circulated during the Cultural Revolution. This book would be in the museum because it is a symbol of Mao's rule and his influence over society.


By Lauren and Abby