They were known as the Red Guards and were comprised of young students and workers who were loyal to Mao Zedong and the Communist Party. The Red Guards were tasked with promoting the ideologies of the Cultural Revolution, enforcing Mao's policies, and targeting anyone perceived as a threat to the revolution. They carried out mass campaigns, conducted public denunciations, and engaged in acts of violence against perceived enemies of the party. The Red Guards played a significant role in the upheaval and chaos of the Cultural Revolution, which lasted from 1966 to 1976.
