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=Tiananmen Square= The Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing. It is the largest square in the world, about 109 acres and can hold up to 10 million people. Tiananmen Square is made up of si x major Chinese historical landmarks.
 * 1) Tiananmen Tower: Built in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty.The purpose of the tower establish a symbolic place large enough to hold a ceremony when a new emperor was taking over. No one was allowed to enter the tower except for the royal family or aristocrats until 1912.
 * 2) Great Hall of People: Built in 1959. It is the office of the committee members of the National People's Congress. It is similiar to our Pentagon.
 * 3) Mao Zedong Memorial: Mao Zedong is the founder of People's Republic of China (a communist form of government). Zedong made a major impact in China that his body lies in a crystal coffin with a hall of frest flowers delivered everyday.
 * 4) China National Museum
 * 5) Monument to the People's Hereos: Built in 1958. Honors all the people who help laid the groundwork for current China.
 * 6) National Flag

=Tiananmen Square Massacre= In 1989, a massive protest against the Communist Party formed in Tiananmen Square. The protest was led by students, teacher, and other well-educated people who learned about alternate forms of government and thought it was time for change. There were over 100,000 protesters which stressed out government officials greatly.

Then on June 4th, the People's Liberation Army was ordered to cease the protest. Over 5,000 people were killed more than 30,000 were injured. To this day many Chinese people do not know about the massacre because the government denies that it ever happened.