- CCAS Trips to China in the Early 1970s - Digital Exhibits Search Results

1. Meeting with Premier Zhou Enlai in the Great Hall of the People

Description:: Four-hour meeting with Premier Zhou Enlai in the Great Hall of the People on July 19, 1971.
Attribution:: Paul Pickowicz
Date:: 1971-07-19

2. Sent-down Youth Welcome CCAS Delegation

Description:: Sent down residents of a May Seventh Cadre School on the outskirts of Beijing on July 20, 1971 perform for the delegation. The sign says "A warm welcome to the US friendship delegation of CCAS." Note huge Mao lollipop poster.
Attribution:: Paul Pickowicz
Date:: 7/17/71

3. Communal Housing and Field

Description:: Commune housing and vegetables in south China, summer 1971.
Attribution:: Paul Pickowicz
Date:: June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

4. People's Cafeteria

Description:: Entrance to "people's cafeteria," summer 1971.
Attribution:: Paul Pickowicz
Date:: June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

5. 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. Down with American Imperialism Cake Served at Banquet in Tangshan

Description:: Down with American Imperialism' cake served at banquet in Tangshan. Hosted by Tangshan branch of the China Travel Service, 4/1/72
Attribution:: Paul Pickowicz
Date:: 4/1/72

7. 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

8. Middle School Students

Description:: All wearing Mao badges; 3 on left wearing "Red Guard" badges
Attribution:: Paul Pickowicz
Date:: 3/11/72

9. Movie Theater

Description:: Movie theater in summer 1971 advertising the screening of the film version of the model revolutionary opera "Red Lantern."
Attribution:: Paul Pickowicz
Date:: June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971

10. Revolutionary Performance

Description:: Village youngsters perform revolutionary routine for foreign visitors in south China, summer 1971.
Attribution:: Paul Pickowicz
Date:: June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971