Haiti was occupied by the United States from 1915 to 1934. After the occupation, President Sténio Vincent forced through a new constitution that allowed for sweeping powers for the executive …

Feb 7, 2017 · History of Haiti, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Haiti from the time of European settlement. For treatment of earlier history and the country in its …

The 2010 earthquake is believed to be the worst disaster in Haiti’s history. Haiti has a complex, rich, fascinating, and tumultuous culture and history with stories of resistance, revolt, and …

Jan 18, 2025 · While the crisis in Haiti has worsened in the last two years, its roots go back by more than five centuries. Here’s our at-a-glance guide to the country’s history and how things …

Natural disasters, poverty, racial discord, and political instability have plagued the small country throughout its history. Before the arrival of Europeans, Arawak (also known as Taino) and …

Discover the history of Haiti — from Indigenous roots and revolution to earthquakes and modern challenges. A trusted, accessible guide from Greater Good Haiti.

Discover the fascinating history of Haiti: from its Amerindian roots to the first free black republic, a unique heritage in the world.

Feb 27, 2025 · This timeline provides an overview of crucial milestones in Haiti's history, highlighting the struggles and achievements that define this Caribbean nation. Understanding …

1659 - First official settlement on Tortuga (off the coast of Haiti) by French buccaneers who hunt wild cattle and by pirates who attack ships sailing from South America to Europe. 1664 - …

The 1791–1804 Haitian Revolution made Haiti the first sovereign state in the Caribbean, the second republic in the Americas, the first country in the Americas to officially abolish slavery, …