Part 1 in our three-part mini-series on Samuel Kanyon Doe.

In this episode:

- Samuel K. Doe's pivotal role in Liberian history

- How he rose from soldier to ruler

- Understanding the 1980 coup

- The promises and contradictions of the Doe era

- Why Doe still provokes strong feelings today

Hosts:Gerry NaughtonAaron Weah

Podcast:Liberia: Remembering the Future – conversations about Liberia’s history, culture, politics, identity and future.

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Coming next:Samuel Doe Part 2

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