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Real Dictators

Mao Zedong Part 3: The Cultural Revolution

Aug 11, 2020
48:16

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  • Mao's Cultural Revolution aimed to purge minds, while his debauchery contrasted with his iron-fisted leadership.
  • Despite Mao's death, his legacy of brutality and terror lingers in China, showcasing his position among history's ruthless dictators.

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Chairman Mao's Ruthless Reign

Chairman Mao, driven by his extreme ambitions, maintained absolute control over China during his brutal reign. His leadership during the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution highlights his willingness to sacrifice millions of lives for his agendas, demonstrating a disregard for human suffering and a thirst for power.

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