Papa Doc Part 1: The Voodoo Tyrant
Real Dictators
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The Impact of the American Occupation on Black Haitians
Duvalier was eight years old when the Marines arrived in Paul Pass. He grew up in a very cultured, articulate, black middle-class environment. The majority of black Haitians felt that this was an alien, racist, occupying force. For the young Duvalier, there's lack of respect for the Haitian people fostered a hatred of the United States and all it stands for. In years to come, Duvalier will delight in tormenting successive US administrations.
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