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CCAS Trips to China in the Early 1970s

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1. Anti-U.S. Wall Mural

Description:
Traditional architecture with large wall mural promoting the unity of Asian peoples in "resisting American aggression," summer 1971.
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

2. Lowu Border Station

Description:
Sign: "People of the World Unite, Defeat American Imperialism and All its Running Dogs!"
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
3/10/72

3. Political Sign in Guangzhou Park

Description:
Quotation from Chairman Mao: Our common enemy is American imperialism. We must all stand together on the same battlefront, and unite and support one another. All the people of the world, including the American people, are our friends.
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
3/12/72

4. Clothing Store

Description:
Clothing store, summer 1971. Slogan says the whole world unites to defeat US aggressors and their running dogs.
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

6. Revolutionary Model Opera Posters

Description:
A good example of massive street murals depicting the model revolutionary ballets and operas promoted by Mao's wife, Jiang Qing. South China, summer 1971.
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

7. Welcoming Delegation to School

Description:
Uniformed soldier welcomes delegation to an urban school, summer 1971.
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
6/25/71

8. People's Militia Members

Description:
Young and older people's militia members, Nanjing, summer 1971.
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
7/3/71

9. Exhibition of Fabrics

Description:
Exhibition of fabrics, summer 1971.
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

10. Commune Field

Description:
Commune field, south China, summer 1971.
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971