Friday, November 20, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Garrison Hall (GAR), 128 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX
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Speaker Mao's Cultural War: The Origins of the Cultural Revolution Revisited explores why and how Mao Zedong initiated the movement, challenging existing interpretations that focus solely on political intentions. This talk reconstructs the event's origins within its immediate historical context, examining cultural conflicts and institutional crises from 1965-66 as distinct elements rather than pre-formed political goals. Join us at Garrison Hall (GAR) for this deep dive into one of history's most enduring puzzles.