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Paris, France, Ceremony of the End of Slavery, with French George Pau-Langevin, ministre déléguée à la Réussite éducative et députée du XXe arrondissement
"Today marks the commemoration on French territory, Memorial Day of the abolition of slavery. Many events are organized on the occasion of this commemoration. The largest was held this morning in the Senate in the presence of François Hollande, the new president. As a reminder, it is President Jacques Chirac has decided to make the May 10 Memorial Day the abolition of slavery in the metropolis. It is a great opportunity for France to honor the memory of slaves and to commemorate the abolition of slavery. The date of May 10 was adopted by the Parliament, on 10 May 2001, the Taubira law, recognized the transatlantic slave trade and slavery. CB" (Translated form the Radio Caraibes International Website)
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