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Our group made two contrasting aspects of the Cultural Revolution. One was a radio show of an interview of Mao Zedong, which portrayed the exaggerated propaganda that the Chinese were exposed to. The interview often excessively praises Mao and gives a well-rounded summary of his 'enormous contributions to the economy'.

Our second work was a form of propaganda used during the Cultural Revolution to threaten the anti-revolutionists. These posters, often called Dazibaos or Red Posters, show the violence of the Cultural Revolution. They often portray the strong Red Guards and the tattered view of the anti-revolutionistic ideals and people. We used the quote, "Destroy the four olds" because the Red Guards seeked to replace old ideas, old culture, old customs, and old habits. These posters were meant to be threatening, so we ripped apart the old beliefs of the Chinese culture on our poster.