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Soldiers loyal to this leader embodied the “spirit of the screw.” This leader taught a woman the backstroke during several of his propagandized swims across (10[2])rivers. (10[2])A “loyalty (10[1])dance” to this leader was performed to songs like (10[1])“Sailing the Seas Depends on the Helmsman.” After this leader’s (10[1])death, the downfall of the Gang of Four led to (10[1])a campaign called the Four Modernizations. After the 7,000 Cadres Conference, this leader retreated from criticism for a famine fueled by his command (10[1])to kill pests like sparrows. (10[1])This leader was to be depicted “red, bright, and shining” in posters by the Red Guard (10[1])during the Cultural Revolution. (10[1])For 10 points, name this first chairman of China. ■END■

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