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1972 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1972

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Authenticity Campaign

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Mobutu expands the authenticity campaign and adopts the name Mobutu Sese Seko.

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