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Stenio Vencent - US President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Stenio Vencent - US President Franklin D. Roosevelt

A picture of Haitian President Stenio Vencent with US President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Stenio Vincent began life in Port-au-Prince. He earned a law degree by the time he was 18, quickly rising in state politics to become a Chamber of Deputies leader in 1915. Fifteen years later he made a bid for the presidency, running on a platform of anti-U.S. sentiment. The Americans had been occupying Haiti for the last 15 years and the tide of popular opinion was on Vincent's side. He assumed the presidency in 1930.

In 1934 the U.S. stopped occupying Haiti and Vincent began to rule as a tyrant. His administration hunted down dissident leaders and jailed them for their political views. As it served his purposes, Vincent became a supporter of American interests, due to a trade agreement with the U.S. benefiting Haiti greatly.

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"Haitian Liberation" cocktail made famous by Franklin D. Roosevelt

This delicious drink, "Haitian Libation" was made famous by American President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In this picture, you could see him enjoying his favorite cocktail.

The only three terms US president, Franklin D. Roosevelt is considered to be one of the most productive presidents in the history of the United States. He took the country through World War II, managed to pull the country out of the great depression and is known for his signature New Deal.

Usually Roosevelt made his "Haitian Libation" with dark Haitian rum, mixed with orange juice, brown sugar, and egg white.

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FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT and ELIE LESCOT

FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT and ELIE LESCOT

A memorable picture of Franklin Roosevelt and Elie Lescot.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States. He was a dominant leader of the Democratic Party and the only American president elected to more than two terms.
The domestic policy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt redefined American liberalism for the middle third of the 20th century.
During World War II, he gave strong diplomatic and financial support to China and Great Britain, while remaining officially neutral.

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