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Unites States Haiti relationship
Patrick Gaspard Named U.S. South African Ambassador
Haitian-American Patrick Gaspard has been selected as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa.
He began his career working for New York Mayor Dinkins, and headed the New York City Council. In 2003, he participated in Howard Dean's presidential bid.
Gaspard was appointed Special Advisor to President Obama in 2008. In 2011, the American Patrick Gaspard has been selected as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa.
Democratic National Committee appointed him its Executive Director.
Obama's Security Advisor says Gaspard is the right choice because he comes from the Congo, and "cares deeply about South Africa".
Joe Biden Urges Haiti to Hold Elections
U.S. Vice President Biden spoke by phone with Haitian President Martelly recently. During their one-hour conversation, they talked about post-2010 reconstruction projects, improving government of Haiti's (GOH) efficiency and responsiveness, and initiatives to tackle anti-corruption practices within GOH.
Biden assured Martelly of the U.S.'s continuing support in re-building Haiti. He also advised Martelly Haiti needs to hold free, fair, and transparent elections before year's end. The Permanent Electoral Council must be seated for this to happen.
General Consul to Haiti, Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in 1818, became a writer, speaker, and public servant.
Little known about Frederick Douglass was his appointment as General Consul (GC) to the Republic of Haiti. As GC, he learned of the slave revolt led by Toussaint Louverture, Haiti's liberator. At 1893 Chicago World's Fair at Haitian Pavilion, he acknowledged Haiti's slave revolt as influencing the abolitionist movement in America.
Frederick Douglass advocated for all kinds of causes, from women's suffrage, to Native American and immigrant rights.
Michel Martelly invited to NAACP Convention in 2013
Michel Martelly invited to participate in U.S. oldest civil rights organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, (NAACP) , convension on 2013 in Orlando, Florida. This year NAACP will mark the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and also the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Mississippi NAACP leader Medgar Evers.
President Martelly and Sophia Martellly are expected to give remarks during the Convention
The NAACP which is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States was founded in 1909 to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters and 19 congressmen letter to Ban Ki-moon on Cholera
This is a picture of U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters. With 19 other congressmen, together they addressed a letter to Ban Ki-moon regarding taking responsibilities for spreading cholera in Haiti.
Here is the complete list of the U.S. authorities who signed the letter: Maxine Waters ; Barbara Lee ; Yvette D. Clarke ; Frederica S. Wilson ; Jan Schakowsky ; John Conyers, Jr. ; Alcee L. Hastings ; Charles B. Rangel ; Corrine Brown ; Donald M. Payne, Jr. ; Bobby L. Rush ; Wm. Lacy Clay ; Raúl M. Grijalva ; Debbie Wasserman Schultz ; John Lewis ; Gregory W. Meeks ; Donna F. Edwards ; Keith Ellison ; Carolyn B. Maloney"
United States Non Immigration Visa
Here is a picture of a United States Non Immigration Visa. The process for obtaining a non Immigration visa was made easier for anyone with a 5 years visa.
Effective June 5th, 2013, the United States Consul will renew applications for a U.S. non-immigrant Visas automatically. However, the Embassy still reserves the right to interview any of the applicants.
Noramie Jasmin and Joseph Desmaret arrested on Corruption
Here is a picture of Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmin and Deputy Mayor Joseph Desmaret.
In April, 2013, the FBI arrested them and charging both Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmin and Deputy Mayor Joseph Desmaret for accepting bribes in a sale of village land deal. According to the complaint, Mayor Varamie Jasmin demanded an ownership stake in action.
The FBI was also able to put their hands on many other authorities involved in the corruption case, including Senat Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, and New York City Councilman Dan Halloran, a Queens Republican
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.
Hillary Clinton in visit in Haiti
Here is a picture of the United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a visit in Haiti in a factory to observe the implementation of several development projects. These projects in the manufacturing industry in Haiti were made possible thanks to the new Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act or the Hope Act.
On 16 December 2006, U.S. Congress voted the "HOPE" Act in an effort to provide economic opportunities to the people of Haiti
One major thing is that the Hope Act opens the doors for Haiti to get free commercial access to the US market without any import tariffs or duties. They are mainly textile products.
As part of HOPE, the Haitian government gave up the rights to control products imported into the country
Barack Obama Re-Election Speech
This is the victory celebration of Barack Obama in November 2012. The Obamas, including husband, wife and their two lovely girls.
President Obama victory tweet became the most-retweeted message. The tweet which read "Four more years" with a picture of him and Michelle Obama embracing became very popular