Summary: Another biography, and this time it's a long one! In part 1 we cover Mao's early life, his beginnings as a communist leader, the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese Civil War, and up to the declaration of the People's Republic of China. Check us out on social media! Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube! Solidarity forever!