The Great Leap Forward (jan 1, 1958 – dec 31, 1962)
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The Great Leap Forward is an ambitious five-year plan of Mao's to "catch up" China to other countries in terms of industry/economy and other ways. However, the plan crashed horrifically after its first year, with millions dying in some way due to it.
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