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Mao Tse tung dies at age 82 after long illness
Mao Zedong founder of the Peoples Republic of China died at 12 10 am in Beijing his death ends a revolutionary era that began with the long march and led to 27 years of communist rule. The party named Hua Kuo feng likely successor while others including Chiang Ching and Yeh Chien ying were named as possible leaders. A memorial period with state ceremonies and nationwide tributes was announced with public hours for mourning and a three minute silent tribute scheduled across the country.
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