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The Model

__i. WWI duty, though majorly exaggerated__ __ii. The Munich Beer Hall Putsch__ __iii. His staunch anti-communism and publically announced desire to execute the November Criminals – those who agreed to the Treaty of Versailles.__ __a. Physical Characteristics – Mao was fairly large, had a voice that was the inverse of Kissinger’s, and was rumored to have never brushed his teeth. Who’s to judge, he made it to age 82!__ b. Intelligence – Mao was heavily educated, starting in Changsha secondary school and then Peking/Beijing University. He went on to Shanghai to write several essays. And as a Communist leader, he threw “reforms” left and right. __c. Personal Skills – According to Time Magazine (a volume from 1975), Mao had his entire conversation with President Ford entirely planned out and memorized. This shows his ability to predict an encounter with another leader and his mental prowess.__ d. Good Recruiter – “Mao thought too many Communist leaders in China were getting too comfortable in their long-held positions…” (Cold War Reference Library). Mao typically tried to get rid of the bureaucracy of government, which means he has no idea how to delegate jobs or trust others. __e. Personal History – Another great résumé.__ __i. He starts his career in Changsa in a revolution against the Manchu Dynasty, which was successful.__ __ii. He took part in the May Fourth Movement, protesting a treaty that gave German spheres of influence in China to France.__ __iii. Shortly thereafter, he created the Chinese Communist party of Shanghai.__ __iv. After that he joined the rural revolution that created Communist China.__ __v. His wife was executed by the Nationalists.__ f. Motivation to Succeed – Mao was so motivated to see Communist China through, he started his own brand of Communism to fit his needs. This brand of Communism is his brain child, so he has a lot at stake for insuring its success. Time magazine also notes that he thought China “was the center of the world.” __g. National Party – He founded his own Communist party, but had to integrate it to the revolution, which he came to lead after everyone else got killed off.__ h. Public Image – Remember the video in here, where Mao’s face was everywhere? That speaks for itself. Also, in a picture you can’t smell his terrible bad breath. __a. Physical Characteristics – Couldn’t be more night and day in terms of appearance. Hitler’s voice is alright, Mao’s is not. They are not the manly men that Hemmingway, Teddy Roosevelt, and even Mussolini were.__ b. Intelligence – Both were incredibly smart and knew how to gain power from a grass roots development. __c. Personal Skills – Both would be awkward at the dinner table, but for giving speeches and predictions, they get A+s.__ d. Good Recruiter – Complete opposites in goals. Hitler likes to have the power, but trust others to do the dirty work. Mao likes to swim in rivers with the dirty work in them. __e. Personal History – Mao has more on his side in terms of actual vendettas, but Hitler “embellishes” enough to be comparable in public trustworthiness.__ f. Motivation to Succeed – Both are internally driven to lead their respective nations, and they both view their countries as the center of the world. __g. National Party – Hitler created a party that lasted with him, whereas Mao had to take over the reins.__ h. Public Image – Both are not particularly pleasant to look at, and yet they fixed that up with propaganda in no time.
 * I)** The Model: Qualities to examine
 * __a. Physical Characteristics – Is he a manly man? Can people look at this leader and say “I want to be that,” or do they hesitate?__
 * b. Intelligence/Spiritual Depth – Reform and advancements stem from this, so it’s an important quality.
 * __c. Personal Skills – This speaks for itself. Does the leader have good oratory skills, is he a great writer, or does he just have great charisma?__
 * d. Good Recruiter – Does he know who to give what task, or is he terrible at it?
 * __e. Personal History – Here’s where public credibility comes in. Vendettas against groups or lifetime goals help to build a totalitarian résumé.__
 * f. Motivation to Succeed – No leader ever led a nation from a couch with his hand in the potato chip bag. This motivation could be ideological, egotistical, or fearful of the consequences of not leading.
 * __g. National Party – You’re not going anywhere without followers as a totalitarian. Leaders like this typically have a cult of personality from day one.__
 * h. Public Image – No one really needs the truth, just great stories. Think of the larger than life personalities of the dictators… or of Bono.
 * II)** Hitler’s Qualities
 * __a. Physical Characteristics - Hitler was not exactly buff or tall or manly…__
 * b. Intelligence - This was Hitler’s strong suit. He knew what display the people wanted and he knew how to promise it while retaining or expanding his power.
 * __c. Personal Skills - As much as we make fun of his “enthusiasm,” he really was a passionate speaker. Though he became irate, it was in response to the audience and he always stuck to the logic of his speech. Emotions and logic in the same show.__
 * d. Good Recruiter - From the very beginning, Hitler was able to deal out tasks to competent people. World War II is a perfect example of this with his various generals/advisors. Except for the appointment of the guy who thought invading Russia in the winter was a good idea.
 * __e. Personal History – Hitler also had quite the résumé.__
 * f. Motivation to Succeed – We should all be aware that Hitler’s motivations were largely egotistical, but he really did want Germany to become a world power empire again.
 * __g. National Party – put a check mark here. He started small but gained support through the failure of everyone else’s coup before him. Slow and steady wins the… coup?__
 * h. Public Image – It’s safe to say he issued enough propaganda to make even the ugliest person alive attractive.
 * III)** Mao’s Qualities
 * IV)** The Comparisons

Concluding Thesis Statement (best way to make one): Though Mao and Hitler have different methods of ruling and physical qualities, they essentially relied upon the same strengths of intelligence, oratory skills, and personal histories to establish themselves as a single party state leader.

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