Cultural Revolution (jan 1, 1966 – jan 1, 1976)
Description:
Launched by Mao Zedong, the Cultural Revolution sought to reinforce communist ideology by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society. This period was marked by widespread chaos, persecution of intellectuals, destruction of cultural heritage, and the rise of radical youth groups known as the Red Guards.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1966
jan 1, 1976
~ 10 years