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BERLIN -- A larger than life statue of Communist philosopher Karl Marx was unveiled Saturday on the 200th anniversary of his birth in the western German town of Trier. The celebratory uncovering of the 14-foot bronze statue of Marx, donated by China, sparked criticism by some who blame Marx for crimes committed by social revolutionaries in Russia, China and elsewhere in the name of Communism.About 200 guests, including a delegation from China, applauded during the anniversary celeb <a href=https://www.hokas.com.de>hoka schuhe rations, when a bright red cover was lifted from the statue which salomon xt 6 depicts Marx with a frock and his signature bushy beard.Marx laid the philosophical foundation nike dunk s for Communism, an ideology that aims for shared ownership of the means of production and the absence of social classes. He explained his thoughts in two famous works, the Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital.The ceremony and speeches in Trier were at times disturbed by the shouting and whistling of different groups of nearby protesters. The present from China is a pillar and a bridge for our partnership, said Malu Dreyer, the governor of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, where Trier is located. Visitors take pictures in front of a 14-foot Karl Marx statue on the 200th anniversary of his birth on May 5, 2018 in Trier, Germany. Thomas Lohnes / Getty A German group representing victims of Communism criticized the Marx anniversary celebra Dgzt U.S. Preps N. Korea Sanctions
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