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03/10/2026

Did you know Haiti is the only Caribbean Country that has its own official language Kreyol! A unique language spoken country wide. Its root is French and mostly African.
Kreyol has its own alphabet, it is spoken, written and printed.

Unlike Papiamento, which is suppose to be their official language, some people in Aruba, Bonaire and Curacoa speaks which is based on Portuguese-Spanish; not everyone speaks it.
Dominica and St. Lucia has a French Patois.

Haiti, did you know…..
10/14/2025

Haiti, did you know…..

08/05/2025

Hello,
I had to take a few months off for knee replacement surgery.
In the next few weeks, I will resume the List of Haiti Presidents Series. Please remember, the list will cover Presidents only not Prime Ministers. Thank you!

Did you know…Some facts about the Aéroport International Toussaint Louverture in Haiti.Pres. Francois Duvalier oversaw t...
06/08/2025

Did you know…

Some facts about the Aéroport International Toussaint Louverture in Haiti.

Pres. Francois Duvalier oversaw the building of the airport but he did not initiate the concept. BIG DIFFERENCE!
Since he was President, they named it after him which made people think he built it. The idea nor the funds did not come from his administration.

The Toussaint Louverture International Airport (formerly Port-au-Prince International Airport and François Duvalier International Airport) in Port-au-Prince was built with a mix of funding. The initial development of Bowen Field, located near Chancerelles, was primarily by the USMC, and the current airport, further northeast, was developed with funding from
the US government and Haitian people. The renaming of the airport to honor Toussaint Louverture, a key figure in Haiti's independence, took place after the Duvalier regime fell.

Did you know…35Pres. Francois Duvalier - Ruled - 1957–1971 - 14 years Died in officeAfter he became President, (1957) he...
06/08/2025

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Pres. Francois Duvalier - Ruled - 1957–1971 - 14 years
Died in office

After he became President, (1957) he sent most of his political opponent (Dejoie) supporters into exile. In 1958 a group of mercenaries attempted to overthrow him, they were all killed.
In 1959, he created a rural militia called the Tonton Macoute to spy on anyone who says anything negative about him. In 1963, he held an election where he was the sole person on the ballot. He accepted the will of the people even though the ballots were already pre-checked. The NYTimes called it the most outrageous election in Latin America. He changed the Haitian flag from blue and red to black and red. In 1964, he published a cathechism, rewording the Lord’s Prayer to praise Duvalier instead of God. In 1966, he hosted the only foreign Head of State to visit Haiti under his reign. The Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I. He appropriated $15 million dollars annually the US was giving to Haiti. The money was transferred to his personal account.

There’s lots more but I will let you do your own research.

Did you know…34Pres. Daniel Fignole - Ruled - 05/25/1957 - 06/14/1957 - lessthan 1 month. - OverthrownHe was for the wo...
06/08/2025

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Pres. Daniel Fignole - Ruled - 05/25/1957 - 06/14/1957 - less
than 1 month. - Overthrown

He was for the working men, he was so powerful in the Labor circle that at a drop of a hat he can summon mass demonstration and strikes. After he became President, the U.S felt he had strong leftist orientation and did not support his presidency. Went to exile in New York City.

Did you know…33Pres. Paul Eugene Magloire - Ruled - 1950-1956 - 6 yearsOverthrownHe was anti-communist. He repaired tow...
06/08/2025

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Pres. Paul Eugene Magloire - Ruled - 1950-1956 - 6 years
Overthrown

He was anti-communist. He repaired towns, construct roads, public buildings, build the Peligre Dam. Tourism flourished under his rule. He also paved roads in Cap-Haitian, had the monuments of Vertieres built. He was fond of social life, he had numerous social events and ceremonies. When in the Haitian Army, he reached the rank of Colonel. His father was a General.

Did you know…32Pres. Leon Dumarsais Estime - Ruled 1946 - 1950 - 4 yearsOverthrownDuring his era, there was economic an...
06/08/2025

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Pres. Leon Dumarsais Estime - Ruled 1946 - 1950 - 4 years
Overthrown

During his era, there was economic and social progress in Haiti. He organized the International Exhibition in 1949 for Bicentenaire in Port-au-Prince. He had the first suspension bridge in the Caribbean constructed over the Grande-Anse River. Still in use today! He also expanded and develop the City of Belladere near the Dominican Republic border. He passed laws for the development of rural areas, constructed many schools, modernized the school system. The living conditions of the Haitian population was improved during his era.

Did you know…31Pres. Elie Lescot - Ruled- 1941 - 1946 - 5 Years - OverthrownHe favored white and mixed race people in ke...
05/24/2025

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Pres. Elie Lescot - Ruled- 1941 - 1946 - 5 Years - Overthrown

He favored white and mixed race people in key political positions. It is said his friendliness with the Dominican President Trujillo helped him gain the presidency. He declare himself Head of the Military Guard and oppointed and promoted mixed race, mulatto in the military. He also engage in harassing political opponents.
His administration embarked on in a program called SHADA
( Société Haitiano-Américaine de Développement Agricole )
This program was to plant rubber plant to help the American cause in WWII,the U.S gave him $5 million for the program.
He forced northern farmers to plant rubber plants instead of food crops. He ceased and displaced peasants from their lands to plant rubber plants. The U.S cancel the program and offered $175,000 as compensation to displaced peasants.
He and his cabinet went in exile after he ordered the Military Guard to break up demonstrations and they refused.

Did you know…30Pres. Stenio Vincent - 1930 - 1941 - 11 Years - Full Term -Under U.S occupation.He founded the Bibliothèq...
05/24/2025

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Pres. Stenio Vincent - 1930 - 1941 - 11 Years - Full Term -
Under U.S occupation.

He founded the Bibliothèque National of Haiti.

He fiercely oppose U.S occupation before he became president. He conducted a plebiscite to extend his term which was approved by and the plebiscite also cited that future president will be elected by Popular Vote.

He disbanded the Haitian Communist Party.

When the Dominican Republic massacre thousands of Haitians in the Parsley Massacre, Vincent did nothing because
he was receiving financial support from the Dominican.
In 1941, he stepdown and had a peaceful transition for his successor.

Did you know…29Pres. Louis Eugene Roy - 1930- 6 Months - Interim -Stepdownafter Election.He was a Prominent Mulatto Bank...
05/24/2025

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Pres. Louis Eugene Roy - 1930- 6 Months - Interim -Stepdown
after Election.

He was a Prominent Mulatto Banker in Haiti. He was placed as interim President by the U.S. after Louis Borno resigned.
He served from May through November 1930. His major duty was to oversee the election of the new National Assembly who elected the next President who was Stenio Vincent. Roy then stepdown.

05/17/2025

Did you know…

Haiti did not have a National Anthem until 1904. One hundred years after its independence. Haiti does not have a Pledge of Allegiance .

The National Anthem in French and English!

The Anthem is called the La Dessalinienne, named after Jean Jacques Dessalines.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Haitian Revolution a competition was held for a national anthem in 1903. The poetic words of Justin L’herisson and martial composition of Nicolas Geffrard won over the judges, who preferred it.
It was officially adopted as the national anthem in 1904.

Hymne National (La Dessalinienne)
I
Pour le Pays, pour les Ancêtres Marchons unis, marchons unis Dans nos rangs point de traîtres
Du sol soyons seuls maîtres
Marchons unis, marchons unis
Pour le Pays, pour les Ancêtres
Marchons, marchons, marchons unis
Pour le Pays, pour les Ancêtres
II
Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie
Bêchons joyeux, bêchons joyeux
Quand le champ fructifie
L’âme se fortifie
Bêchons joyeux, bêchons joyeux
Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie
Bêchons, bêchons, bêchons joyeux
Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie
III
Pour le Pays et pour nos Pères
Formons des Fils, formons des Fils
Libres, forts et prospères
Toujours nous serons frères
Formons des Fils, formons des Fils
Pour le Pays et pour nos Pères
Formons, formons, formons des Fils
Pour le Pays et pour nos Pères
IV
Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie
O Dieu des Preux, O Dieu des Preux
Sous ta garde infinie
Prends nos droits, notre vie
O Dieu des Preux, O Dieu des Preux
Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie
O Dieu, O Dieu, O Dieu des Preux
Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie
V
Pour le Drapeau, pour la Patrie
Mourir est beau, mourir est beau
Notre passé nous crie:
Ayez l’âme aguerrie
Mourir est beau, mourir est beau
Pour le Drapeau, pour la Patrie
Mourir, mourir, mourir est beau
Pour le Drapeau, pour la Patrie

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

For the Country, for the Ancestors, Let us march united, let us march united. Let there be no traitors in our ranks! Let us be the only masters of the soil. Let us march united, let us march united For the Country, for the Ancestors, Let us march, let us march, let us march united, For the Country, for the Ancestors...
For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Let us toil joyous, let us toil joyous. When the field fructifies The soul fortifies Let us toil joyous, let us toil joyous For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Let us toil, let us toil, let us toil joyous For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland.
For the Country and for our Fathers Let us train Sons, let us train Sons Free, strong and prosperous We shall always be brothers Let us train Sons, Let us train Sons For the Country and for our Fathers Let us train, let us train, let us train Sons For the Country and for our Fathers.
For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Oh God of the Valiant, Oh God of the Valiant! Under your infinite protection Take our rights, our life Oh God of the Valiant, Oh God of the Valiant! For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Oh God, Oh God, Oh God of the Valiant For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland.
For the Flag, for the Fatherland To die is beautiful, to die is beautiful! Our past cries out to us: Have a hardened soul! To die is beautiful, to die is beautiful For the Flag, for the Fatherland To die, to die, to die is beautiful For the Flag, for the Fatherland.

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