A Brief History of Haiti

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The text of this Kindle edition, identical in length to a physical book of approximately 16 pages, first gave the impression within the U.S. Department of State’s 2011 publication “Background Note: Haiti.”

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The past due 1950s saw the beginning of the violent and repressive dictatorship of Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier. Elected president in 1957, he declared himself president-for-life in 1964 and ruled until his death in 1971 with the assistance of his paramilitary force, the Tontons Macoutes. Francois Duvalier used to be succeeded by his son, Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, who also declared himself president-for-life. The Duvaliers’ rule used to be characterized by repressive state controls, including the loss of basic democratic rights. Faced with economic collapse and a well-liked uprising, Jean-Claude Duvalier fled to France on February 7, 1986. The period straight away after his departure used to be marked by mob vengeance against members of the Tontons Macoutes.


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