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The Dark History of Firestone Tires in Liberia
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The collusion of the AmeriCo-Liberian government and Firestone Tires resulted in a plantation-style operation where workers were not far off from being enslaved. This system, lasting longer than any other African colonies, saw indigenous Liberians unhappy with the status quo.
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