Photo Essay: Tiananmen Students Withstand Martial Law in 1989

On May 19, 1989, Li Peng, premier of China, declared martial law, and troops were mobilized.
Photo Essay: Tiananmen Students Withstand Martial Law in 1989
The Tiananmen Square Command Center invited children to spend their June 1st International Childrens Day, under the Goddess of Democracy. 64memo.com
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On May 19, 1989, Li Peng, premier of China, declared martial law and troops were mobilized. Over the next two weeks plus, the Chinese regime sought to shut down the student demonstrations, and the people of China sought to defend them.

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The Tiananmen Square Command Center invited children to spend their June 1st International Childrens Day, under the Goddess of Democracy.  (64memo.com)