U.S.-Africa Relations
1998-04-02T19:59:25-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNmFkXC8xMDI3ODktbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==President Bill Clinton spoke at Goree Island in Dakar, Senegal, from where an estimated 2 million slaves were shipped to the British colonies in America in the 17th and 18th centuries. He recognized the struggles of African-Americans for equality and praised recent African efforts toward peace and democracy. He also pledged U.S. support for further efforts. His remarks were translated into French for the audience.
President Bill Clinton spoke at Goree Island in Dakar, Senegal, from where an estimated 2 million slaves were shipped to the British… read more
President Bill Clinton spoke at Goree Island in Dakar, Senegal, from where an estimated 2 million slaves were shipped to the British colonies in America in the 17th and 18th centuries. He recognized the struggles of African-Americans for equality and praised recent African efforts toward peace and democracy. He also pledged U.S. support for further efforts. His remarks were translated into French for the audience. close
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