Lei Feng

Lei Feng December 18 1940 August 15 1962 was a soldier of the Peoples Liberation Army in the Peoples Republic of China After his death Lei was characterised as a selfless and modest person who was devoted to the Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong and the people of China In the posthumous Learn from Comrade Lei Feng campaign initiated by Mao in 1963 Lei became the symbol of nationwide propaganda the youth of the country were encouraged to follow his example After Maos death Lei Feng remained a cultural icon symbolizing selflessness modesty and dedication his name entered daily speech and his imagery appeared on tshirts and memorabilia