In 1801, Louverture is nominated governor of the entire island, and with the Constitution of Jbecomes governor for life. In 1793, Toussaint Louverture, black leader, and precursor to Haiti’s independence, aligns with the French tri-colored flag.
Since 1697 and the Treaty of Ryswick by which Spain formally recognized French control of the western third of the island, until February 1803, the French flag rules over the French colony of Saint-Domingue. The emblem of the Haitian Nation shall be a flag with the following description:Ī) Two (2) equal-sized horizontal bands: a blue one on top and a red one underneath ī) The coat of arms of the Republic shall be placed in the center on a white square Ĭ) The coat of arms of the Republic are: a Palmette surmounted by the liberty cap, and under the palms a trophy with the legend: In Union there is Strength (L’Union Fait la Force).
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