Dixie Mission

The United States Army Observation Group, commonly known as the Dixie Mission, was the first US effort to establish official relations with the Communist Party of China and the People's Liberation Army, then headquartered in the mountainous city of Yan'an. The mission was launched on 22 July 1944, during World War II, and lasted until 11 March 1947. The Dixie Mission hosted the Patrick Hurley and George Marshall's diplomatic missions to negotiate a coalition of the Chinese Communists and Nationalists. Both diplomatic efforts failed.

Dixie Mission

The United States Army Observation Group, commonly known as the Dixie Mission, was the first US effort to establish official relations with the Communist Party of China and the People's Liberation Army, then headquartered in the mountainous city of Yan'an. The mission was launched on 22 July 1944, during World War II, and lasted until 11 March 1947. The Dixie Mission hosted the Patrick Hurley and George Marshall's diplomatic missions to negotiate a coalition of the Chinese Communists and Nationalists. Both diplomatic efforts failed.