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  Ronald Reagan called African diplomats ‘monkeys' in call to Richard Nixon – audio

  

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  Ronald Reagan made racist remarks about African delegates to the United Nations, newly released audio recordings have revealed. 'Damn them, they’re still uncomfortable wearing shoes,' Reagan tells Richard Nixon, who erupts in laughter. At the time of the call, Nixon was still president and Reagan was governor of CaliforniaRonald Reagan called African UN delegates 'monkeys', recordings reveal Continue reading...

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  Ronald Reagan called African UN delegates 'monkeys', recordings reveal

  

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