Mao Zedong - Biography.

Mao Zedong - Biography. Revolutionary, statesman, and founder of the People's Republic of China Birth December 26, 1893 Death September 9, 1976 Political Chinese Communist Party Party Official Title Chairman Term 1949-1976 Known for Leading the revolutionary movement that established a Communist government in China Milestones 1911-1912 Served in a Hunan Province militia in an uprising against imperial rule May 4, 1919 Participated in the May Fourth Movement, a student-led protest that called for the modernization of China 1921 Participated in the founding of the Chinese Communist Party 1927 Established a rebel base in Jiangxi province and waged guerrilla warfare against the forces of the ruling Kuomintang (Nationalist) party 1934-1935 Led the Communist army on the Long March, a 9600-km (6000-mi) retreat across mountainous terrain 1949 Defeated the Kuomintang at Nanjing (Nanking) and founded the People's Republic of China 1966 Launched the Cultural Revolution, which sought to revolutionize Chinese society February, 1972 Hosted United States President Richard Nixon on a visit to improve Chinese-U.S. relations Quote 'Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.' From a speech given November 6, 1938. Did You Mao studied education in college, and wished to be remembered as a teacher. Know Mao adapted Marxist theory to China's agrarian society, insisting that peasants rather than farm workers should lead the revolution. Mao was first married at age 14 by his father's arrangement, but refused to recognize the marriage. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.