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The Bicentennial of Haitian Independence
Memorial Plaza
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By Bryan Simmons, July 2012 | |
| | | 1. The Bicentennial of Haitian Independence Marker | | |
Inscription. In memory of two Haitian Freedom Fighters born into slavery, Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines symbolized those who fought for the liberation of Saint Dominque from its colonial bonds between 1791-1804. Armed with the conviction that slavery and servitude had no justifiable place within human society in a civilized world, and under the banner of the Declaration of the Rights of Man, their devotion to democratic principles was realized in the creation of the Republic of Haiti after 13 years of constant struggle. Recognizing their critical leadership, we create this park dedicated to the Bicentennial of Haitian Independence, a project of: Lakay Foundation, Inc.
Erected 2005 by Lakay Foundation.
Location. 41° 47.366′ N, 71° 24.741′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. Marker is on Hawthorne Ave, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Located across from the tennis courts at Roger Williams Park. Marker is in this post office area: Providence RI 02907, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Marconi (approx. ¼ mile away); Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski (approx. 0.3 miles away); Prince Hall Masonic Lodge F.A.M. (approx. one mile away); Prince Hall (approx. one mile away); The Second Freewill Baptist (Pond Street) Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Thomas A. Doyle (approx. 2.1 miles away); Beneficent Congregational Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Repentance for Slavery (approx. 2.1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Providence. |
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By Bryan Simmons, July 2012 | |
| | | 2. The Bicentennial of Haitian Independence Marker | | |
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By Bryan Simmons, July 2012 | |
| | | 3. The Bicentennial of Haitian Independence Rear of Marker | | |
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By Bryan Simmons, July 2012 | |
| | | 4. Jean-Jacques Dessalines | | |
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By Bryan Simmons, July 2012 | |
| | | 5. Toussaint louverture | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 112 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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