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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 19 MIN

Built on a Million Graves - May 21, 1998

from The Daily History Chronicle · host Richard G Backus

On May 21, 1998, Indonesian President Suharto resigned after 32 years of authoritarian rule, ending one of the 20th century's most remarkable and devastating reigns. He lifted tens of millions from poverty and oversaw the murder of hundreds of thousands. In November 2025, the Indonesian government named him a National Hero. Today we ask: how do you hold all of that at once?

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