Historian whose work found inequality feels ‘vindicated’ by war graves report

Historian whose work found inequality feels ‘vindicated’ by war graves report

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

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The transcript details the author's journey from publishing an article in 2007 about the War Graves Commission's handling of memorials for Indians and Africans, to receiving feedback that acknowledged past mistakes. Despite initial silence, a 2019 film corroborated the author's findings, leading to involvement in a committee. The author reflects on the progress made and the challenges ahead in correcting historical records, expressing a mix of vindication and frustration over the delayed response.

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