At the end of the 19th century with its variation, the Roosevelt Corollary, the Monroe Doctrine was in full motion with Marines invasion in Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic and the construction of the Panama Canal. It applied specifically to Haiti given strong German and French economics influences in the banking system and customs of Haiti and persistent rumors of Germany’s interest in Haiti’s Mole St Nicolas as a possible naval base - an idea previously entertained by US President Harrison. It found its application in the Big Brother policy (late 1880s) and the Roosevelt Corollary Doctrine (late 1890s-early 1900s). Margareth Armand from Florida.Īpplication of the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 which opposed European interference in Latin America with WWI looming. Some share with us their perspectives, lessons learned- or just not learned, to quote Dr. We have also solicited comments from opinion leaders, academics and activists active in the Haiti reconstruction project. The timelines below provide some of the context that led to this sad chapter in Haiti’s history and capture key events help to illustrate how history tends to repeat itself. Jwill evoke for many the centennial of the US occupation of Haiti that lasted from Jto August 1934.
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