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FLOTUS Visits Former Slave Trading Fortress in Ghana

HeadlineOct 03, 2018

First lady Melania Trump continued her solo tour in Africa by visiting Cape Coast Castle in Ghana—a seaside fortress used by slave traders starting in the 17th century. The former slave dungeon is now a monument to millions of Africans cast into slavery. After her visit, the first lady told reporters that she signed the site’s guest book: “Thank you for your warm welcome. With love, Melania Trump.”

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