Tuesday, September 8, 2026

50 years ago today

 Mao Zedong, aka Chairman Mao died.

Where was I on September 8, 1976?  Did I recall where I was when I heard the news?  Vaguely. I believe I was in Shilo.

In my time in China, I wondered what Chairman Mao would have thought of the new China.  Would he have despised it capitalism? Would he have admired its increase in status?

Many Chinese can remember where they were when they heard the news.

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