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The Chinese Cultural Revolution | Xi Van Fleet

Sep 13, 2023
Xi Van Fleet, guest speaker on the Chinese Cultural Revolution, discusses growing up under communism, living through the Land Reform Campaign, and the concept of class in the revolution. The damaging campaigns, the destructive nature of the revolution, and the parallels to current events are also explored.
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  • Understanding history helps us identify patterns and implications in current events like the BLM and Antifa movements in 2020.
  • The Chinese Cultural Revolution, led by Mao Zedong, aimed to establish absolute power, eradicate existing institutions, and resulted in widespread violence and societal shift.

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The Importance of History

Knowing history is crucial to understanding the events and challenges faced in the present. The speaker emphasizes that the events of 2020, such as the BLM and Antifa movements, mirror the Chinese Cultural Revolution that occurred more than 50 years ago. By understanding history, we can recognize the patterns and implications of current events.

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