1.Despite humiliation and pressure from foreign authorities, especially the United States and Germany, Haiti remained calm during his reign.

2.During his governance new railways were constructed to connect major towns to the Haitian capital.

3.In 1900, Simon Sam’s government signed a treaty with France for reciprocity. In 1902 the US also signed a treaty with Haiti on naturalization.

4.His cousin, Vilbrun Guillaume Sam, was also a President of Haiti for only five months in 1915.

5.There were reports that Victoire Jean-Baptiste, his mistress, had much influence on his leadership.
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Paul Tirésias Augustin Simon Sam (May 15, 1835 – May 11, 1916) was the President of Haiti from 31 March 1896 to 12 May 1902. He resigned the presidency just before completing his six-year term.
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Paul Tirésias Augustin Simon Sam te prezidan Ayiti soti nan 31 Mas 1896 jouk 12 Me 1902. Li remet demisyon li 6 mwa anvan fen manda li te sipoze fini.
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Tirésias Simon Sam, né en 1835 et mort en 1916, fut président de la République d’Haïti du 31 mars 1896 au 12 mai 1902. Sénateur pendant plusieurs années avant d’accéder à la présidence de la République, il succède à son rival Florvil Hyppolite. Sous sa présidence, il gouverne avec le soutien du sénat et de la chambre. Son mandat prend fin par un coup d’état, qui marque la fin de son mandat de président libéral. (Source:Wikipedia)
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