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Originally Posted by Darzog All countries wash their history books to prop up those that are considered heroes and downplay the accomplishments of those considered the bad guys. For you to imply that America is the only one to do this, or even that we do it more than other countries is prejudicial. Yes we are screwed up, but we don't hold a monopoly in it. Everyone (except maybe Belgium  ) has dirty laundry that they cover up. |
I advise you to do a search on King Leopold II...
And the Museum for Central Africa only recently came with a far more objective exhibition concerning the Belgian presence in Congo.