haitian monuments

Dessalines Monument

Statue of Jean-Jacques Dessalines in Arcahaie Haiti - here is a photo the monument of Haitian Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines at the public park - place publique - in Arcahaie

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Jean-Jacques Dessalines Statue - Arcahaie Haiti

Statue of Jean-Jacques Dessalines in Arcahaie Haiti - here is a photo the monument of Haitian Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines at the public park - place publique - in Arcahaie Haiti.

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Haiti Emblem - Palmis - Coat Or Arms

Here is the Haiti coat of arms engraved in marble at the public square in Arcahaie Haiti, the birthplace of the Haitian flag.

Engraved below the the coat or arm are the words of La Dessalinenne - The Dessalines Song

Pour le Pays, Pour les anc tres,
Marchons unis, Marchons unis.
Dans nos rangs point de tra tres
Du sol soyons seuls ma tres.
Marchons unis, Marchons unis

English Translation:

For our country,
For our forefathers,
United let us march.
Let there be no traitors in our ranks
Let us be masters of our soil.
United let us march

La Dessalinienne The Dessalines Song is the national anthem of Haiti, honoring Jean-Jacques Dessalines.

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Battle Of Vertieres

Here is a photo of Battle Of Vertieres, a historical moment in haitian history

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Vertieres Monument

Here is a photo of the Vertieres Monument in Cap Haitien Haiti.

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Bataille De Vertieres

Here is a Haitian art photo of the famous Bataille de vertieres, the battle of vertiere, the last battle which ended centuries of slavery in haiti.

The battle of Vertieres is a National Holiday in Haiti and is celebrated on November 18

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Charlemagne Peralte Monument - Hinche Haiti

Here is the Charlemagne Peralte monument in Hinche Haiti. Charlemagne Massena Peralte was born in 1886. he was a Haitian nationalist leader who opposed the US Invasion of his of Haiti in 1915.

Charlemagne Peralte was the leader of the Haitian guerrilla fighters called the Cacos.

He posed such a challenge to the US forces in Haiti that the occupying forces had to upgrade their presence in the country.

Charlemagne Peralte was assassinated on 1 November 1, 1919.

Charlemagne Peralte remains as a highly praised Haitian hero.

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