Storming Papa Doc
Documentary
directed by Mario L. Delatour
On July 28 1958, ex-army officers to Haiti from Florida landed in Delugé. They take possession of Dessalines Barracks behind the Palais National, in order to remove President François Duvalier. The night of July 28 to 29will be a long confrontation between Duvalier and his attacker. Former Captain Alix Pasquet, Lt. Henry Perpign, Dominique Philippe along with 5 American mercenaries.
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Jean-Jacques Louis Philippe Guerrier was a career officer and general in the Haitian Army who became President of Haïti on May 3, 1844. He died in office on April 15, 1845. A respected soldier, Guerrier had successfully commanded the southern black army during the Haitian Revolution. After Haiti became independent, he retired from active service and became a plantation owner. In May 1844, President Rivière-Hérard was removed from office by the mulatto hierarchy and replaced with the aged black general Philippe Guerrier, who assumed the presidency on May 3, 1844. Guerrier held office for only 11 months before he died on April 15, 1845.
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Jean-Jacques Louis Philippe Guerrier était officier de carrière et général dans l’armée haïtienne. Soldat respecté, Guerrier avait dirigé avec succès l’armée noire du sud durant la révolution haïtienne. Après l’indépendance d’Haïti, il prit sa retraite et devint propriétaire d’une plantation. En mai 1844, le président Rivière-Hérard fut démis de ses fonctions par la hiérarchie mulâtre et remplacé par le vieux général noir Philippe Guerrier, qui assuma la présidence le 3 mai 1844. Guerrier ne resta en poste que 11 mois avant sa mort, en exercice, le 15 avril 1845.
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Jean-Jacques Louis Philippe Guerrier se te yon ofisye, jeneral nan lame ayisyen. Yon sòlda ki te respekte, li te dirije lame a nwa sid la ak siksè nan revolisyon ayisyen an. Apre endepandans Ayiti a, li te pran retrèt li e li te vin mèt yon plantasyon. Nan mwa me 1844, Prezidan Rivière-Hérard te pedi pouvwa lè yerachi mulat la ranplase li pa general ansyen nwa a Philippe Guerrier, ki te monte sou prezidans nan 3 me 1844. Guerrier te sou pouvwa sèlman pou 11 mwa anvan l mouri, yon 15 avril 1845.
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Source:
1) www.haiti-reference.com
2) Wikipedia
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Joseph Antoine Tancrede Augustus, was born on March 16, 1856 in Cap-Haïtien, he was president of the Republic of Haiti August 9, 1912 to his death. His presidency, which lasted only 8 months, began in crisis, his predecessor who had just died in the explosion of his palace caused by his political opponents. President Auguste then ordered the reconstruction of the National Palace and established a secret police to thwart conspiracies against the government. Sick, he died during his term on May 2, 1913 in Port-au-Prince.
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Joseph Antoine Tancrède Auguste, vit le jour le 16 mars 1856 à Cap-Haïtien, il fut président de la République d’Haïti le 9 août 1912 à sa mort. Sa présidence, qui ne dura que 8 mois, débuta dans la crise, son prédécesseur venant de mourir dans l’explosion de son palais causée par ses opposants politiques. Le Président Auguste commande alors la reconstruction du Palais national et instaure une police secrète chargée de déjouer les complots contre le gouvernement. Malade, il meurt durant son mandat, le 2 mai 1913 à Port-au-Prince.
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Joseph Antoine Tancrede Augustus, ki te fèt 16 Mas, 1856 nan Cap Haïtien, li te prezidan Repiblik Ayiti, 9 out 1912 a pou jis lanmò li. Prezidans li, ki te dire sèlman 8 mwa, te kòmanse nan yon kriz, predesesè li te fèk mouri nan eksplozyon an nan palè l ‘ki te koze pa opozan politik li yo. Prezidan Auguste te bay lòd pou rekonstriksyon Palè Nasyonal la epi li te etabli yon polis sekrè pou konspirasyon kont gouvènman an. Malad, li te mouri pandan tèm li, Pòtoprens, 2 me 1913.
Source: wikipedia
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Born in Cap-Henry, actual Cap-Haïtien, he was the son of a high-ranking official in the regime of Henri Christophe, and Blézine Georges, Christophe’s illegitimate daughter. Alexis joined the army in the 1830s, serving under President Jean-Louis Pierrot, his father-in-law. He became President on 21 December 1902 at the age of 82. Alexis held on to power for the next six years but his regime was plagued by rebellion. During his presidency, he judged and condemned all statesmen who stole state’s money in 1904. In January 1908, he proclaimed himself President for Life. Firmin’s supporters launched a new revolt against Alexis. A famine in the south that same year led to violent food riots and a new rebellion, this time from the south, led by General François Antoine Simon. Ousted from power on 2 December 1908, Alexis went into exile in Jamaica and later relocated to New Orleans with his family, where he died on 1 May 1910. –

Né à Cap-Henry, l’actuel Cap-Haïtien, il était le fils d’un haut responsable du régime d’Henri Christophe et de Blézine Georges, la fille illégitime de Christophe. Alexis entra dans l’armée dans les années 1830, servant son beau-père, le président Jean-Louis Pierrot. Il devint président le 21 décembre 1902 à l’âge de 82 ans. Alexis garda le pouvoir durant les six prochaines années mais son régime fut en proie à la rébellion. Pendant sa présidence, il jugea et condamna tous les hommes d’État qui volaient l’argent de l’État en 1904. En janvier 1908, il se proclama président à vie. Les partisans de Firmin lancèrent une nouvelle révolte contre Alexis. La même année, une famine dans le sud du pays provoqua de violentes émeutes et une nouvelle rébellion, cette fois venant du sud, et dirigée par le général François Antoine Simon. Exilé du pouvoir le 2 décembre 1908, Alexis s’exila en Jamaïque et s’installa ensuite à La Nouvelle-Orléans avec sa famille et décéda le 1er mai 1910.
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Source: Wikipedia – Haiti Liberte (The Petro Caribe and its Historical Precedents) & Haitianphotos.com
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François Duvalier, also known as Papa Doc, was the President of Haiti from 1957 to 1971. He was elected president in 1957 under a populist and black nationalist platform. Afterwards, he consolidated his power and declared himself President for Life after another questionable election, he remained in power until he died from heart disease and diabetes on April 21, 1971. He was succeeded by his 19-year-old son, Jean‑Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, as president for life.
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Président François Duvalier, également connu sous le nom de Papa Doc, a été président d’Haïti de 1957 à 1971. Il a été élu président en 1957 sous une plate-forme nationaliste populiste et noire. Il a ensuite consolidé son pouvoir et s’est auto-proclamé président à vie après une nouvelle élection douteuse. Il est resté au pouvoir jusqu’à sa mort, le 21 avril 1971, des suites d’une maladie cardiaque et du diabète. Son fils Jean-Claude “Bébé Doc” Duvalier, âgé de 19 ans, lui succéda comme président à vie.
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François Duvalier, ke yo te kòn réle Papa Doc, te prezidan Ayiti ant 1957 ak 1971. Li te eli prezidan nan 1957 anba yon platfòm popilist ak nasyonalis nèg nwa. Lè sa a, li konsolide pouvwa li, li pwoklame tèt li prezidan a vi apre yon lòt eleksyon sispèk. Li te rete nan pouvwa jouk li mouri, 21 avril 1971, maladi kè ak dyabèt te kòz li mouri. A 19 lane, se pitit gason li, Jean-Claude “Bebe Doc” Duvalier, ki te sikséde li, li mèm tou kom prezidan a vi.
1)Francois Duvalier
2)Jean-Claude Duvalier and his father’s casket
3)Papa Doc’s funeral day
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He was elected by the Council of State on April 16, 1845, as President of Haïti he was intended to be a figurehead for the mulatto ruling class. A failure in that role and with his unpopular campaign against the Dominicans, who he considered as insurgents, he relinquished his office on March 1, 1846, and was replaced by General Jean-Baptiste Riché and his Boyerist backers, after attempting reforms in the government.
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Il a été élu comme président par le Conseil d’État le 16 avril 1845. Durant ses fonctions, il cherchait à être figure de proue pour la classe dirigeante mulâtre. Un échec dans ce rôle et dans sa campagne impopulaire contre les Dominicains, qu’il considérait comme des insurgés, il abandonna ses fonctions le 1er mars 1846 et fut remplacé par le général Jean-Baptiste Riché supporté ses partisans boyeristes, après avoir tenté de réformer le gouvernement. –
Li te eli pa Konsèy Leta yon 16 avril 1845, kòm Prezidan Ayiti, li te sipoze yon figi pou klas dirijan milat yo. Yon echèk nan wòl sa ak kanpay popilè l ‘kont dominiken yo, ke li te konsidere kòm ensije, li te kite pouvwa a 1 mas 1846 e li se Jeneral Jean-Baptiste Riché ki te ranplase li ak sipò Boyeris yo, apre yo te fin eseye refòme gouvènman an.
Source:Digitec MJP
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President Philippe Guerrier, who was born Jean-Jacques Louis Philippe Guerrier died during his presidency. He held office from May 3rd 1844 until his death on April 15th, 1845.
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President Philippe Guerrier, né Jean-Jacques Louis Philippe Guerrier meurt durant son mandat présidentiel. Il fût sur le pouvoir du 3 mai 1844 jusqu’à sa mort le 15 avril 1845.
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Prezidan Phillippe Guerrier, ki te batize Jean-Jacques Louis Philippe Guerrier te mouri pandan li te sou pouvwa. Li te sou pouvwa depi sou 3 Me 1844 pou jis li mouri 15 avril 1845.
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Sweet Micky, the return! Haiti’s one-time president Michel Martelly plans to return to the stage with a huge bang.

The band leader-turned island-leader-turned band leader exchanged his Cabinet members for his band members this past February. While he was still prez, he had given his fans a peek of his continued interest in the music business, albeit via “Ba Li Bannan” (Give Them Bananas), a highly controversial carnival song that was deemed vulgar and demeaning by some.

On June 24th, he is scheduled to perform at an all-black affair in Vegas as part of Konpa In Vegas, a three-day set of performances by konpa bands in Nevada. The Carel Pedre-hosted event will be held at the Hard Rock Cafe, and will be DJ’d by DJ Ok and DJJeanuwine. May will find Haiti’s former head-of-island playing in a musical showdown against the group T-Vice. The event is being advertised as a showdown between Sweet Mickey and his reputed musical nemesis T-Vice.

A video surfaced last night on social media showing the former prez wearing a tank top-wearing and short pants in a lively rehearsal. His band members were present, and practiced dance moves alongside their band leader.

While his Konpa In Vegas appearance is highly anticipated—judging from reactions on social media—Sweet Mickey’s first appearance will actually take place this May. He will be among the performers during the pre-parties of Miami’s famed Haitian Compas Festival. Prior to the festival, he will be at Cafe Iguana in Pembroke Pines for his fist official performance.

Will a Sweet Micky album shortly follow? The musical world awaits. After all, it isn’t the first time that an entertainment figure has reverted to previous activities after completing public service. The actor Arnold Schwarzenegger served as governor of California and went back to acting once his term was over.

This has been an episode of Kreyolicious Music News…tune in next time!

Earlier this month, Rene Preval, one of Haiti’s former presidents passed away. Haiti immediately declared a six-day mourning period that would start on March 5th and end on March 11. According to details that have been revealed to the media, the former head of state’s funeral will officially begin on Friday, March 10. This will include a funeral ceremony at Haiti’s national museum MUPANAH and a presentation of Haiti’s National Police Corps.

Towards the early afternoon, there will be a viewing for the deceased’s close friends, family and colleagues, including his wife Elizabeth Delatour Preval.

Haiti’s Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant and Haiti’s president Jovenel Moise and Haiti’s First Lady Martine Moise are also set to make an appearance.

On Saturday, the actual day of the funeral, an orchestra from Mr. Preval’s hometown Marmelade will contribute a musical composition, in addition to compositions by Chopin. Moreover, representatives from several organizations based in Haiti will pay tribute. The funeral procession will then go on to Marmelade, a province miles away from Port-au-Prince, where the former president will be buried.

According to news reports,former President Rene Preval served a total of two terms. He studied agronomy and prior to being president, he was an entrepreneur and an agronomist.

[Photo Credit: Chip Somodevilla and John Moore]