feb 26, 1956 - Khrushchev's Secret Speech

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This speech, given by Nikita Khrushchev, the leader of the Soviet Union at the time, denounced the previous leader, Joseph Stalin, and the cult of personality that was built around him. He condemed his policies, especially the repression and use of terror. This speech was given to members of congress, and was not meant to be public at first.

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