History of The Democratic Republic of The Congo

History Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Part of a series on the
Culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
History
People
Languages
Traditions
Mythology and folklore
Cuisine
Festivals
Religion
Art
Literature
Music and performing arts
Media
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Cinema
Sport
Monuments
  • World Heritage Sites
Symbols
  • Flag
  • National anthem
  • Coat of arms
Culture portal
Democratic Republic of the Congo portal

Read more about History Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo:  Early Congolese History, The Congo Crisis (1960–1965), Zaire (1965–1996), First Congo War (1996–1997, Second Congo Wars (1998–2003), Transitional Government (2003–2006), Continued Conflicts, Re-election of Joseph Kabila, Former Names of Cities

Famous quotes containing the words history of the, history of, history, democratic and/or republic:

    It gives me the greatest pleasure to say, as I do from the bottom of my heart, that never in the history of the country, in any crisis and under any conditions, have our Jewish fellow citizens failed to live up to the highest standards of citizenship and patriotism.
    William Howard Taft (1857–1930)

    There is no example in history of a revolutionary movement involving such gigantic masses being so bloodless.
    Leon Trotsky (1879–1940)

    It’s nice to be a part of history but people should get it right. I may not be perfect, but I’m bloody close.
    John Lydon (formerly Johnny Rotten)

    No one can doubt the purpose for which the Nation now seeks to use the Democratic Party. It seeks to use it to interpret a change in its own plans and point of view.
    Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924)

    Absolute virtue is impossible and the republic of forgiveness leads, with implacable logic, to the republic of the guillotine.
    Albert Camus (1913–1960)