On October 1, 1949, Chairman Mao Zedong declares the founding of the People's Republic of China from Tian'anmen Rostrum in Beijing.

The picture shows the reconciliation efforts made by provincial governments in 1950.

The picture shows a portrait of the Living Buddha Geda.

The PLA army takes an oath before leaving for Tibet.

PLA troops head for Qamdo.

The picture shows a PLA mobilization order for liberation of Tibet.