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1. 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

2. People's Cafeteria

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

3. Chaoyang Market

Description:
Showcase Chaoyang Market on Wangfujin St. in Beijing on July 14, 1971. Most of the slogans deal with the central importance of Marxism-Leninism on the ideological front. Note the traditional style, non-electrical scales.
Date:
1971-07-14

5. 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

6. Young People Performance

Description:
Young people performing with guerrilla warfare head ware, summer 1971.
Attribution:
Paul Pickowicz
Date:
June 23,1971 to July 24, 1971