In 1976, mourning for a beloved leader sparked a massive protest in Tiananmen Square
In 1976, what began as a quiet tribute to the late Premier Zhou Enlai transformed into a historic uprising in Tiananmen Square, marking a pivotal shift in Chinese political history.
During the Qingming Festival in April 1976, thousands of mourners gathered in Tiananmen Square to honor the recently deceased Premier Zhou Enlai. They laid wreaths and posted poems that indirectly criticized the ruling Gang of Four and the hardships of the Cultural Revolution.
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