China: Maoвђ™s Legacy: Bombard: The Headquarters F...

Mao Zedong’s 1966 "Bombard the Headquarters" poster ignited the Cultural Revolution, targeting high-ranking officials to reclaim power and plunging China into a decade of social upheaval. This act solidified a complex legacy of national unification alongside devastating institutional trauma and human loss. The Chinese Communist Party later officially deemed Mao's actions "70% good and 30% bad."