haitian history

Toussaint Louverture

Look at this photo... Toussaint Louverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution, one of the Haitian heroes of Independence...

The military genius and political intellect Toussaint Louverture transformed an entire society of slaves into what is today The Republic of Haiti.

The success of the Haitian Revolution shook the institution of slavery throughout the New World.

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Julia Gaffield Discovers Original Copy Of Haiti Declaration Of Independence

Julia Gaffield discovered the only known original printed copy of Haiti's Declaration of Independence at the in London at the British National Archives.