The Haitian Declaration Of Independence
Haitian Declaration of IndependenceHaiti independenceJean-Jacques Dessalinesfirst black republicCaribbean history
The Haitian Declaration of Independence, proclaimed on January 1, 1804, marked Haiti's official separation from French colonial rule. This pivotal document established the world's first independent black republic, a monumental achievement led by figures like Jean-Jacques Dessalines, profoundly influencing global movements for freedom and self-determination.