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Battle of Vertieres in Haiti Independence

Battle of Vertieres in Haiti Independence

Here is a picture of the heroes in the Battle of Vertieres near the city of Cap Haitian. Historians tell us that Haiti is the only country that slaves fought the slave owners and won. The Battle of Vertieres is one that is historic

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Boisrond-Tonnerre, Author of Independence Act of Haiti

Boisrond-Tonnerre, Author of Independence Act of Haiti

Boisrond-Tonnerre, a French-Haitian author, wrote the Independence Act of Haiti, formally releasing Haiti from French rule. Born in the southwestern part of Haiti, he was sent to France to complete his studies.

He became Jean Jacques Dessalines' private secretary during his reign as Haiti's first ruler. Boisrond-Tonnerre also authored a book on the Haitian Revolution, titled Memoires pour Servir à l'Histoire d'Haiti. His name, Tonnerre, means thunder because he survived being struck by a lightening bolt as a baby.

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General Francois Capois, Capoix-la-Mort

General Francois Capois, Capoix-la-Mort

History reported that Haitian General Francois Capois, Capoix-la-Mort mounted on his great horse, led his brigade despite storms of bullets from Vertieres forts. During the process, his horse was hit by a cannon and fell. General Francois Capois, Capoix-la-Mort took his sword and ran again to the head of his soldiers shouting always "Forward! Forward".

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The Battle of Vertiere, near Cap-Haitian

The Battle of Vertiere, near Cap-Haitian

Here is a picture of the Historic site that help in the independence of Haiti.

The Battle of Vertiere, near Cap-Haitian was the last battle of the Expedition Santo Domingo.

It involves troop commanded by General Rochambeau against General Jean-Jacques Dessalines troups

The date is November 18, 1803 when General Jean-Jacques Dessalines ordered François Capois (Capois lamort) Brigade to take Fort Vertières. Capois-La-Mort asked his force to follow him, shouting: "Forward! Forward".

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Scene from The Battle of Vertieres

Scene from The Battle of Vertieres

Here is a picture of a scene from The Battle of Vertieres that actually gave Haiti its independence. The Battle of Vertières was the last major battle of the Haitian War for Independence. This constituted the final part of the Haitian Revolution. This Battle of Vertieres near Cap-Haitian is considered to be the decisive battle

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The Battle of Vertieres in the Haitian Revolution

The Battle of Vertieres in the Haitian Revolution

The Battle of Vertières, the last major battle before Haitian Independence. Fought between Haitian rebels and French expeditionary forces on 18 November 1803 at Vertières situated Nord of Haiti. Haitian rebels had already taken over all the territory from France. The only places left to France were Mole St. Nicolas, held by Noailles, and Cap-Français, by Rochambeau

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New Year Independence Day - Soup Joumou or Pumpkin Soup

New Year Independence Day - Soup Joumou or Pumpkin Soup

This is a presentation of a typical independence Day in Haiti where we all Haitians will drink the Independence Soup Joumou.

This is a uniquely Haitian tradition dated back to our history during the French colonization of Saint Domingue.

Many brave and zealous Haitians died by fighting for the independence of Haiti hoping that one day they would be free.

When the French were in control, they were the only people who could eat soup because they were in the upper class. Blacks weren't allowed.

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Barriere Bouteille and Martelly

Barriere Bouteille and Martelly

Here is a picture of Barriere Bouteille in the second Haitian city of Cap-Haitian

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