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Cap-Haitian
Cap-Haitian in 1881
Here is a picture of the City of Cap-Haitian in the year 1881.
This is one of the most historic cities in Haiti. The city had several other names in the past such as Cap-Français, Cap-Henri, and le Cap. This was the most important city during the colonial period for France
The city was founded in 1711 as the capital of Haiti until 1770 when the capital was moved to Port-au-Prince.
It was also the first capital of the Kingdom of Northern Haiti under King Henri Christophe.
Haitian Flag Day in Cap-Haitien - May 18, 1964
This is a celebration of Haiti Flag back in the 1960s.
Former minister of health and labor François Duvalier, known as "Papa Doc" became the president of Haiti
He was president of Haiti from 1957 until his death in 1971.
Francois Duvalier was able to remain in power until his death by enlisting an organization known as Tontons Macoutes, also known as "Bogeymen". Tonton Macoutes were responsible to maintain order by terrorizing the populace.
A 1952 image of Carnival in Cap-Haitian
Provided to us by the resourceful Edgar Bernadin, you are looking at at a picture of a Carnival parade in the city of Cap-Haitian back in 1952. This would bring a lot of souvenirs to those from that generation who are able to see this picture. There is a great difference between today Carnival and back in 1952
Picture of flooding in Cap-Haitian
This is the great flooding in the city of Cap-Haitian. You are looking at a truck fighting the water in the streets of Cap-Haitian.
Stormy weather in Haiti often brings catastrophic results and this storm came following hurricane Sandy that already caused pain to the Haitian population
Picture of flooding in Cap-Haitian
This is the great flooding in the city of Cap-Haitian. As a result of the flood, the water in the city has reached a level never seen before in Cap-Haitian
Stormy weather in Haiti often brings catastrophic results. The impoverished country is heavily deforested, which causes flooding and deadly mudslides.
Picture of flooding in Cap-Haitian
This is the great flooding in the city of Cap-Haitian. The second Haitian city is under water. This situation took place on November 2012. It was reported that close to 12 people died as a result of the flood
Stormy weather in Haiti often brings catastrophic results. The impoverished country is heavily deforested, which causes flooding and deadly mudslides.