'Let's Not Forget Laos,' The World and I, September 1995, by Michael Johns.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The title urges remembering overlooked historical events or regions like Laos.
- In plain terms
- We should remember what happened in Laos.
- What can you take from it?
- Neglected histories deserve attention to ensure learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What histories are forgotten?
- Why do we forget?
Another view
Focusing on one region may detract from other equally neglected ones.
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