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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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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 ...
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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.
At the time, Haiti did not have an anthem, so the composer Occide Jeanty offered to compose music to the patriotic poem and it was completed later that night. It debuted aboard the ship. It remained as an unofficial national anthem until La Dessalinienne officially became the national anthem commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Haitian ...
Haiti's Ministry of Defense is the main body of the armed forces. [263] The former Haitian Armed Forces were demobilized in 1995; however, efforts to reconstitute it are currently underway. [264] The current defense force for Haiti is the Haitian National Police, which has a highly trained SWAT team, and works alongside the Haitian Coast Guard.