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

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