1862. Recognition of the independence of Haiti by the United States:
A resolution passed by the United States Congress and approved by the president
Abraham Lincoln recognizes the independence of Haiti and that of Liberia. July 12
in the same year, the first American diplomatic representative in Haiti will be
named in the person of Benjamin F. Whidden with the title of commissioner and
of the Consul General. On October 1st, he will present his letters to President Geffrard from
On the Haitian side, the appointment of a diplomatic representative to the United States will only take place on January 28, 1863. Mr. Ernst Roumain will therefore go to
Washington as Consul General in charge of Haiti.
1864. Arrival in Haiti of the first Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny:
Called to Haiti by Bishop du Cosquer for the education of young women, the
the first sisters moved in with the widow Sark. Later, they settled in
a house located at the corner of Pavée and Abreuvoir streets where they opened a
boarding school and a school.
1950. Creation of a Consultative Council by the junta of 10 May:
Coming to power thanks to the coup d'état against President Dumarsais Estimé,
this junta, chaired by Brigadier General Frank Lavaud and having for
members Colonels Antoine Lévelt and Paul E. Magloire, created an Advisory Council
25 members to assist it in legislative matters, the parliament having been
dissolved on the day of the coup d'état.