China Culture Revolution (9h 5min, jan 1, 1966 y – 10h 16min, dec 23, 1967 y)
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Mao wanted to move back to purity with China, and embarked on a revolution which would see political rivals gone, strengthening Mao's position in China.
Used China's Red Guard to intimidate the USSR, and a 16 year old girl led the Red Guard. They threatened to burn down the Soviets embessy in Bejing.
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9h 5min, jan 1, 1966 y
10h 16min, dec 23, 1967 y
~ 1 years and 11 months