Happy Haitian Flag Day! On May 18, 1803, the drapeau Ayisyen as we all know it today was formally adopted by the country of Haiti. Used as a symbol of both ethnic pride and rising above the ...

That’s what happened in Haiti 200 years ago, when it was still known as Saint-Dominique. In 1804, after a 13-year war with France, Gen. Jean-Jacques Dessalines proclaimed Haiti’s independence.

On Jan. 1, 1804, slaves in Haiti defeated the French and made Haiti the world’s first black republic. The country’s bicolor flag is celebrated every May 18 during Haitian Heritage Month, and ...

Organized by the International Institute of New England, the event commemorated the creation of the blue and red Haitian flag in 1803 during the Haitian peoples’ revolution against French control.

The people there need our help. More: Here's why it's a big weekend for talented kids and future stars in Asbury Park National Flag Day celebrates Haiti's defeat of French colonial forces in 1803.

Haitian Flag Day commemorates the creation of Haiti’s flag, a symbol deeply rooted in the nation’s struggle for independence. On May 18, 1803, amid the Haitian Revolution, leaders like Jean ...

The holiday commemorates when the country's flag was first created in Arcahaie, Haiti, in 1803. Shortly after, the nation would win its last battle against French colonization, becoming the first ...