At the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China, Chairman Mao Zedong solemnly announced to the world that the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China had been established.

October 1, 1949, is a day that will always be commemorated by the Chinese people. On this day, 300,000 soldiers and civilians in Beijing gathered in Tiananmen Square to hold the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China. The crowds, flags, colorful silks, flowers, and lights formed a festive and beautiful ocean. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the earth roared with joy. The two great men Mao Zedong and Zhu De were the first to ascend the Tiananmen Rostrum along the ancient brick staircase on the west side of the tower.

When Lin Boqu announced the opening of the meeting, to the sound of the national anthem "March of the Volunteers", the Chairman, Vice Chairman and members of the Central People's Government took their seats. The people's leader Mao Zedong solemnly declared: "The Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China has been established!" This resonant voice shocked Beijing, the country, and the world, ushering in a new century for people of all ethnic groups in China.

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After the flag-raising, Mao Zedong read out the "Announcement of the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China", followed by a massive military parade and mass demonstrations. The celebration ended at around 9 p.m., but the happy crowd still couldn't contain their excitement.

Countless people held red lights and marched through the city. Until late at night, the capital was still immersed in a carnival atmosphere. The wave of carnival spread across the country, from cities to villages, liberated people cheered and jumped, and everyone made the same voice from their hearts - the Chinese people have stood up!

The founding of the People's Republic of China ended the history of a small number of exploiters dominating the working people, and ended the history of imperialism enslaving the Chinese people of all ethnic groups. The Chinese people have since become the masters of the country. Owner.

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