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The oldest use of a symbol for Haiti is known since 1807. The symbol shows several national flags, with two cannons and palm trees. The symbol indicates the battle for independence of the republic. The motto, in French, means 'Strength through unity'. The use of the symbol was interrupted twice; once was during the period of Henri I.
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Le Marron Inconnu de Port au prince, [4] shortened as Le Marron Inconnu (French pronunciation: [lə ma.ʁɔ̃ ɛ̃.kɔ.ny], "The Unknown Maroon"), also called Neg Marron or Nèg Mawon (Haitian Creole pronunciation: [nɛɡ ma.ʁɔ̃], "Maroon Man"), [5] [6] is a bronze statue of a runaway slave, better known as a maroon, standing in the center of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
He adopted a new flag on 20 May 1805: the blue band was changed to black to symbolize death (black) and freedom (red). [1] [3] 1806-1811: Flag of the State of Haiti: Flag of the Northern State, used by President Henri Christophe, who adopted the bicolors from the flag of the Haitian Revolution. [1] [3] 1811–1814: Flag of the Kingdom of Haiti ...
The flag of Haiti (drapo Ayiti) is a bicolour featuring two horizontal bands coloured blue and red, emblazoned by a white rectangular panel bearing the coat of arms of Haiti. The coat of arms depicts a trophy of weapons atop a green hill and a royal palm symbolizing independence. The palm is topped by the Cap of Liberty.
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Catherine Flon (1772-1831) was a Haitian seamstress, patriot and national heroine. She is regarded as one of the symbols of the Haitian Revolution and independence. She is celebrated for sewing the first Haitian flag on May 18, 1803, and maintains an important place in Haitian memory of the Revolution to this day.