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Tom Hanks has written an essay on the whitewashing of American history. AP Photo
Tom Hanks has written an essay on the whitewashing of American history. AP Photo
Tom Hanks admits to whitewashing in his past films
'Bridge of Spies' actor pens an essay in 'The New York Times' about the Tulsa race massacre and white bias of American history