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1969: Igbo of Nigeria: "The Wandering Jews of West Africa" (jan 1, 1969 – jan 1, 1970)

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Henry Kissinger, National Security Advisor, likened the Igbo people of Nigeria to "the wandering Jews of West Africa."

Source:
Kissenger, Henry. 1969. A Memorandum For The President, https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ho/frus/nixon/e5/55258.htm â†Šī¸Ž

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Date:

jan 1, 1969
jan 1, 1970
~ 12 months