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Anonymous ID: cd56ca June 7, 2024, 4:59 p.m. No.20985750   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5811

During a 1972 presidential visit, Richard Nixon discussed a poem called “Ode to the Plum Blossom” with its author, Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong was the founding father of the People’s Republic of China and led the country as the chairman of the Communist Party of China. His poem, “Ode to the Plum Blossom,” highlights the resilience and beauty of the plum blossom, which is often seen as a symbol of perseverance and hope in Chinese culture because it blooms vibrantly even in the cold winter. Nixon’s visit to China in 1972 was a significant diplomatic breakthrough, marking the first time a U.S. president had visited the PRC and initiating a period of improved relations between the United States and Communist China. During this historic visit, discussions of cultural elements like Mao’s poetry helped to humanize the interactions and build rapport between the leaders.