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"Serve the People" is a speech delivered by Mao Zedong on September 8, 1944, at a memorial service for Zhang Side, a member of the Chinese Communist Party's military forces. The speech articulated the principle that the Communist Party exists to serve the interests of the people, and its title became one of the party's most widely recognized slogans. It remains a frequently referenced text in Chinese political discourse and is among Mao's most commonly cited writings.
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When did Mao Zedong deliver Serve the People?
Mao delivered the speech on September 8, 1944. It was given at a memorial service for Zhang Side, a member of the Chinese Communist Party's military forces.
Who was Zhang Side in Serve the People?
Zhang Side was a member of the Communist Party's military forces whose death was being commemorated. Mao used the memorial service to turn the personal occasion into a statement about political duty and collective service.
What is the central principle of Serve the People?
The speech argues that the Communist Party should exist to serve the interests of the people. It presents service, responsibility, and willingness to sacrifice as standards for evaluating political work.
Why is Serve the People described as a pamphlet?
The item is based on a political speech that was circulated and read as a short ideological text. Its compact form helped make the 1944 message a widely studied statement of Communist political ethics.
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