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This history of Haiti is marked by the revolution in the 1800 to become the first black country in the continent. Unfortunately since its independence, Haiti has not been a stable country. Many of its leaders have ether been killed in office in exile.

History

Alexandre P�tion in the Liberators Room in Guayas Ecuador

Haitian President, Alexandre Petion, who ruled the Republic of Haiti from 1807-1818 is receiving a place of honor in the Liberators Room at the Guayaquil Government Palace in Guayas Province.  Petion’s portrait will be hung beside portra...



Manuel Rosa said Columbus?s Santa Maria did not sink near Haiti

Last month, Barry Clifford, an explorer well known for discovering the underwater wreckage, had announced that he believed he'd uncovered the ruins of Christopher Columbus' flagship vessel the Santa Maria, on the north coast of Haiti. Now, ...



The National Palace of Haiti also called Palais National

The National Palace of Haiti also called Palais National

The National Palace of Haiti is located in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. It is the official residence of the President of Haiti and also the place the official business of the Executive government is conducted Background: The National P...



History of Riviere du Massacre, Haiti

Rivière du Massacre is a river that flows in the Central American states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It begins in the Dominican Republic and flows through Haiti into the Atlantic Ocean. It is located in the northern Hispaniola Islan...



Park historic Canne a sucre in Port-au-Prince Haiti

An area in the capital of Haiti Port au Prince, Park historic Canne a sucre is situated in the along the boulevard  in Tabarre. It used to be a sugar plantation during the French colonization and even after independence. Park historic Canne a ...



Crete a Pierrot a La Plaine de L'Artibonite

The fort of Crete a Pierrot is of utmost importance to Haitians, for was here that one of the fiercest battles in history was fought. What remains of it today may be a wall with a slanted embrasure standing high above the Artibonite plains, but tha...



Haitian Pumpkin soup has everything to do with Independence and Freedom

Haitian Pumpkin soup has everything to do with Independence and Freedom

On January 1, 1804, Haiti made history by being the first Black Country to gain its independence. The Haitian celebrate their independence Day by drinking Pumpkin soup. Why do these people drink Pumpkin soup to celebrate their independence day? &n...;



This is a history of Haiti told by Bill Clinton

This is a history of Haiti told by Bill Clinton

It is an extended video. However, in this video, Bill Clinton discussed several issues related to Haiti. This is the first time that the "Haitian Joudalist" learned that former Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier is actually sick and...



Statue of Haitian General Jorge Biassou in St. Augustine

Statue of Haitian General Jorge Biassou in  St. Augustine

The Haitian recognition in the city of St. Augustine. It was officially approval to erect a life-size statue of the Haitian General Jorge (Georges) Biassou in the city of St. Augustine for being the highest ranking Spanish officer in St. Augustine ...



A long awaited face lift for Haiti Historic site Fort Jacques

A long awaited face lift for Haiti Historic site Fort Jacques

Works to protect Fort Jacques are underway. Fort Jacques is one of the most visited historic sites in Haiti. The fort was declared "National Heritage" on August 23, 1995. During the 2010 earthquake, Fort Jacques received some damages an...



Francois Mackandal

Francois Mackandal

A maroon slave who was brought to Saint Domingue, former name of Haiti, Francois Mackandal was a houngan and was considered to be a very intelligent slave who knew how to write and read. He was the first to vocalize his desire to be free from slave...



Paul Eugene Magloire

Paul Eugene Magloire

Paul Eugene Magloire was a general’s son born on July 19, 1907 in Haiti. He studied in Cap Haitian. He was a 6 feet tall, nicely built man, a womanizer who liked to dance and was a horse’s lover. He married Yolene Leconte on April 18, 1...






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