The Truth About the Congo: The Chicago Tribune Articles is a collection of articles by journalist Frederick Starr, originally published in the Chicago Tribune in 1906. Starr’s articles expose the brutal practices of King Leopold II of Belgium in the Congo Free State, drawing attention to the plight of the Congolese people and ultimately contributing to the end of Leopold’s reign over the colony.

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