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The eleven stripes of the Flag of Liberia represent the eleven signers of the Declaration Plaque commemorating signing of Liberian Declaration of Independence.. The Liberian Declaration of Independence is a document adopted by the Liberian Constitutional Convention on 26 July 1847, to announce that the Commonwealth of Liberia, a colony founded and controlled by the private American ...
In early 1847, the ACS directed Liberian leadership to declare independence. On July 26, 1847, eleven signatories to the Liberian Declaration of Independence established the free and independent Republic of Liberia. It took several years for other nations to recognize Liberia's independence, most notably Britain in 1848 and France in 1852.
An independence referendum was held in Liberia on 27 October 1846. The result was 52% in favor, [1] with independence being declared on 26 July 1847. The American Colonization Society (ACS) had established the colony of Liberia in 1817, with an appointed governor. [2]
Led by the Americo-Liberians, Liberia declared independence on July 26, 1847, which the U.S. did not recognize until February 5, 1862. Liberia was the first African republic to proclaim its independence and is Africa's first and oldest modern republic.
July 5 – The constitutional convention, which would produce the 1847 Liberian constitution as well as the Liberian Declaration of Independence, first convenes. [1] July 26 – The Liberian Declaration of Independence is approved, founding the Republic of Liberia as an independent nation. [2]
The Liberian Association for Progress is inviting the public to Liberia's 176th Independence Day Celebration starting at 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 6, at the Veteran's Pavilion. A program will be held at 4 ...
Liberia: 26 July 1847: Independence from American ... Independence declared from the ... The first partially free Parliament's vote after 45-year-long Soviet ...
“247 years ago, our forefathers told Ol’ King George to get lost! Happy Independence Day from the GOP!” read the deleted tweet, with a photo of the flag of Liberia attached alongside.