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Chinese Kindergarten #20623

ABC Evening News for Wednesday, May 17, 1972
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(Studio) Training of kindergarten children in Mainland China featured.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner

(Canton, China) 3 &4 year olds sing "We are little people's Liberation Army soldiers", praise Chairperson Mao. Physical training emphasized, along with toughness, discipline, and dedication. Children follow 2 Mao thoughts: study well and make progress daily; utter devotion to other without any thought of self. Children responsible for growing own beans, make boxes for industry They learn respect for farmers and workers.
REPORTER: Howard Tuckner

Reporter(s):
Reasoner, Harry;
Tuckner, Howard
Duration:
00:02:20

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