In Germany, teaching the Holocaust is mandatory.

It includes visits to concentration camp, museums, etc. They don't shy away from their own ugly history. Yet the kids aren't damaged; they're strengthened, matured, humbled. The U.S. needs to do same with slavery.

Not that complicated.

#history #books #education #politics #democrats

How is Germany dealing with its colonial history?

Genocide, looted art, stolen skulls: Calls for Germany to acknowledge its colonial past have grown louder. Four years ago, the German government promised to reexamine the issue, but has any real progress been made?

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@SteveSilent @unearth lol it isn't...