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Communist China - land reclaimed for farming
Harvesting scene in Communist China - an army reclamation farm, showing land reclaimed for farming to increase crop cultivation.
circa 1950s
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Media ID 14396112
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the vast expanses of Communist China's rural countryside in the 1950s, an unprecedented agricultural revolution was underway. In this evocative photograph from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, we witness the fruits of this transformation: an army of dedicated peasants, harvesting the bountiful crops of a newly reclaimed farm. The Chinese Communist Party, under the leadership of Mao Zedong, had made agricultural self-sufficiency a key priority in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War. With a population of over 500 million, China's agricultural sector was under immense pressure to feed its people. To meet this challenge, the Communist regime launched an ambitious campaign to reclaim vast tracts of land from swamps, lakes, and other unproductive areas. The image before us showcases the results of this Herculean effort. The land, once barren and unproductive, now teems with lush wheat and corn fields, stretching as far as the eye can see. The peasants, dressed in simple clothing and armed with traditional farming tools, work in unison, their faces etched with determination and pride. This photograph is more than just a snapshot of a harvest scene; it is a testament to the power of collective effort and the resilience of the human spirit. The Communist Party's commitment to agricultural self-sufficiency and land reclamation was a crucial factor in China's eventual emergence as a global agricultural powerhouse. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative potential of a unified, determined people working towards a common goal.
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