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NBC Evening News for Thursday, Nov 20, 1980
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(Studio) Background to China (PR)'s trial of Gang of Four, stemming from Cultural Revolution, recalled.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Peking, China PR) Opening of trial, which incls. Mao Tse-tung's widow Jiany Qing as defense, examined; films shown. Chgs. against defs., include Mao aide Zhang Chunqiao and late Lin Biao, discussed; political aspects of trial considered.
REPORTER: Jack Reynolds

Reporter(s):: Chancellor, John;; Reynolds, Jack
Duration:: 00:01:40

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