Lei Feng

Lei Feng (雷锋) (December 18, 1940 - August 15, 1962) was a soldier of the People's Liberation Army of the PRC. He was characterized as a selfless and modest figure after his death and an idol to many.

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December 18 - 1940 - August 15 - 1962 - People's Liberation Army - PRC

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Lei died in 1962, when a pole, struck by an army truck, killed him. After Lei's death, Chairman Mao Zedong started what was to be known as the "Study Lei Feng" Campaign, designed to use Lei as a good example to the Chinese people to help others and put other's priority over self's when the time requires so.

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1962 - Mao Zedong

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