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Union of South Africa
Coverage of Union of South Africa in the Nexus archive.
- America's 'independence' celebrates 250 years of jingoism and genocide
The article critiques the 250th anniversary of US independence as an occasion to celebrate ultranationalism and rewrite history, erasing the roles of slavery, dispossession, and white supremacy. It contrasts statements by President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama, highlighting how both perpetuate a myth of American benevolence.