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Dutch-Surinamese writer Anton de Kom, around 1924.
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Cabinet apologizes to family of WWII resistance hero, anti-colonial writer Anton de Kom
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Painting of a slave ship of the Middelburg Commercial Company, at the roadstead of Vlissingen, made by Engel Hoogerheyden in 1779.
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Province of Zeeland to apologize for its role in slavery on July 1
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte speaking about the Dutch responsibility regarding its legacy of slavery during the colonial era. 19 December 2022
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Netherlands formally apologizes for history of slavery, and its impact on descendants
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Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag carrying the ceremonial Prinsjesdag briefcase, containing next year's budget. 20 Sept. 2022
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Kaag and Santokhi: Good conversation about intended apology for slavery past
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Dutch Deputy PM heading to Suriname to discuss slavery apologies; Court case today
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Cabinet almost certain to apologize for Dutch history of slavery on 19 December
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Mark Rutte speaking with reporters during his regular weekly press conference. 2 December 2022
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Dutch slavery apologies not certain for 19 December; Rutte says date will be “meaningful”
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Dutch-Surinamese writer Anton de Kom, around 1924.
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Memorial stone unveiled in Amsterdam for resistance leader Anton de Kom
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The Hague City Hall, designed by architect Richard Meier, in 2016
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Mayor of The Hague apologizes for city’s past history with slavery
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Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam
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Rotterdam apologizes for slavery past
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Binnenhof, Netherlands Parliament
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The Hague to also investigate city's slavery history
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A 1629 drawing of Dutch troops battling with Ghanaians in front of Fort Elmina when it was controlled by Portugal
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Massive archive of Dutch slavery past published in digital archive
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The National Monument of Dutch Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark
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Most Dutch find apologies for slavery past unnecessary
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Thousands of people gather on and along the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam for a Black Lives Matter protest. June 3, 2020
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Rotterdam considering apologizing for slavery past