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China: Communist role model Lei Feng in idealised propaganda portrait, c. 1963
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Title:
China: Communist role model Lei Feng in idealised propaganda portrait, c. 1963
Caption:
Lei Feng (18 December 1940 15 August 1962) was a soldier of the Chinese army in Communist legend. After his death, Lei was characterized as a selfless and modest person devoted to the Communist Party, Mao Zedong, and the people of China.
. In 1963, he became the subject of a nationwide posthumous propaganda campaign, 'Follow the examples of Comrade Lei Feng'. Lei was portrayed as a model citizen, and the masses were encouraged to emulate his selflessness, modesty, and devotion to Mao.
. After Mao's death, Lei Feng remained a cultural icon representing earnestness and service. His name entered daily speech and his imagery appeared on T-shirts and memorabilia.
. In 1963, he became the subject of a nationwide posthumous propaganda campaign, 'Follow the examples of Comrade Lei Feng'. Lei was portrayed as a model citizen, and the masses were encouraged to emulate his selflessness, modesty, and devotion to Mao.
. After Mao's death, Lei Feng remained a cultural icon representing earnestness and service. His name entered daily speech and his imagery appeared on T-shirts and memorabilia.
Credit:
Album / Universal Images Group / Pictures From History
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Image size:
3537 x 4879 px | 49.4 MB
Print size:
29.9 x 41.3 cm | 11.8 x 16.3 in (300 dpi)
