毛泽东 (Mao Zedong) was a Chinese revolutionary and the founding father of the People's Republic of China, established in 1949. He was a key figure in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and led the country through significant social and political changes, including the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. His policies aimed to transform China into a socialist society. Mao's leadership was marked by both achievements and controversies. While he is credited with unifying China and improving literacy and healthcare, his campaigns also led to widespread famine and social upheaval. His legacy remains a topic of debate in China and around the world.