d had the Army behind him.Mao had ruled a quarter of the population for a quarter of a century. Mao kept a firm grasp of all politics happening around him. Mao was able to hold for power by placing himself as Chairman of the CCP, Chairman of the Politburo, Chairman of the Central Committee, Chairman of the Secretariat, and Chairman of the Military. By holding all these power centers, Mao was able to control all levels of Society and all levels of the Government. Mao left behind him a legacy that can not be forgotten easily. By changing the thoughts of the Chinese people from very reserved and old fashioned, to a new age of thinking. Mao was famous for making pamphlets of red that contained quotations and publicity for himself and his party. These publications compete with the New Testament in circulation. Being in power for such a long period of time, and uniting China to make it stronger was a great accomplishment. Although some of his ideas did not work, he was a great leader and was able to control China absolutely until he was no longer in power....
