One million people assemble in Beijing on September 18, 1976 for a mass memorial meeting for Chairman Mao who died September 9, 1976 -- Daily LIFT #2076 The memorial meeting, one of the largest in human history, was attended by many party and state leaders. From the Chinese Press: "The cause for which our great leader Chairman Mao fought all his life is inseparably linked to the masses of the people. He brought brightness to our country and happiness to the people of all nati

Mao, late 1960s -- Daily LIFT #2075

Stamp set for the 90th anniversary of Mao's birth, People's Republic of China, 1983 -- Daily LIFT #2074

Mass May Day Rally in the Soviet sector of Germany, 1949 -- Daily LIFT #2073 The German Democratic Republic was formed later that year in October.