EPISODE · Feb 2, 2022 · 33 MIN
African Emperor: Jean-Bédel Bokassa, part 2 (Tell Me Another #5)
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As a dictator with almost unlimited power, Bokassa declares himself Emperor of Central Africa. He adopts not one but two young Vietnamese women named Martine, both of whom claim to be his daughter.Tragically, they become ensnared in the violence and instability of his regime.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/
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As a dictator with almost unlimited power, Bokassa declares himself Emperor of Central Africa. He adopts not one but two young Vietnamese women named Martine, both of whom claim to be his daughter. Tragically, they become ensnared in the violence and instability of his regime.
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