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Brief Facts: Haiti is located in Central West
Indies and was once occupied by the French. In 1803, the Haitian slaves
rebelled against the French and gained their Independence on January 1,
1804 Flag Information: The Haitian flag was created by rebel Jean-Jacques Dessalines who tore a French Tricolor flag during the rebellion in 1803 and retained the red and blue pieces. The two parts were stitched together horizontally to represent the union of blacks and mulattoes in Haiti. The arms are composed of a cabbage palm surmounted by the Phrygian cap of liberty and ornamented with trophies with a banner across the bottom saying "L'Union Fait La Force" (Union Makes Strength). A similar flag with vertical black and red panels was also represented in Haiti especially from 1964-86 during the regime of the Duvalier family. Haitian Flag Day is celebrated on May 18. Credits: Caribbeanflags.com
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