Today in History: Haiti
Today in History–January 2–the Library of Congress features Haiti. On this date in 1893 Frederick Douglass, who once served as U.S. minister to this Caribbean country, delivered an address at the dedication of the Haitian Pavilion at the World’s Columbian Exposition. Learn more Douglass’ speech and the country by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access related primary and secondary sources.
Lecture on Haiti, Frederick Douglass, January 2, 1893
Frederick Douglass papers related to Haiti
Films & webcasts related to Haiti
Books & other texts related to Haiti
Haiti historical U.S. newspaper coverage
Foreign Affairs oral history transcripts related to Haiti
Contemporary U.S. legislation related to Haiti
Freedom in the Black Diaspora: A Resource Guide for Ayiti Reimagined
Haitian Revolution primary & secondary sources
Haiti: The Liberation Connection Library of Congress Blog
Haiti country study (history, culture, industry, and more)
Haiti timeline BBC
Haiti primary source set from the World Digital Library
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