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“I know the Haitian people because I am the Haitian people.”

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Francois Duvalier

François Duvalier, known as 'Papa Doc', was the President of Haiti from 1957 to 1971. He rose to power through a military coup and established a repressive regime that lasted for 15 years. His presidency was marked by land reforms and educational initiatives, but also by widespread corruption and social inequality. more

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