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U.S. Congress apologizes for slavery
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The U.S. Congress on July 29 issued an unprecedented apology to black Americans.
The apology was for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and segregation laws.
The resolution was the work of Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen, the only white lawmaker to represent a majority black district.
Five states have issued apologies for slavery, but past proposals in Congress have stalled, partly over concerns that an apology would lead to demands for reparations. (AP)
米国議会、奴隷制度に対する謝罪を初決議
7月29日、米下院本会議は米国が過去に行った奴隷制や人種隔離政策について、黒人に公式に謝罪する決議を初めて採択した。
Shukan ST: Aug. 8, 2008
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