By June 2018, all countries in Europe, with the exception of Poland, have passed legislation to compensate owners for properties seized under Nazi and communist rule. Poland now considers limited legislation that would nonetheless include provisions for restitution to spouses, children, and grandchildren of now deceased victims.

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June 15, 1986

In 1986, the United States pays $32 million to honor the 1836 treaty with the Ottawas of Michigan.