Haitian Declaration of Independence
1804 · Event
Jean-Jacques Dessalines proclaims independence at Gonaïves; first independent state in Latin America; first Black-led republic.
On these timelines: The Haitian Revolution, Latin America, Master, Slavery & Abolition
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