"In Haiti you had the Duvaliers for 29 years and they were very well supported by the United States"
- Edwidge Danticat
About this Quote
This quote by Edwidge Danticat is referring to the Duvalier household's rule in Haiti from 1957 to 1986. The Duvaliers were a family of dictators who were supported by the United States throughout their reign. The Duvaliers were known for their overbearing rule and human rights abuses, and the US government provided them with monetary and military help during their time in power. This quote is a tip of the US's role in propping up dictatorships in other countries, and the destructive results this can have on the people of those countries. It also acts as a reminder of the significance of holding federal governments responsible for their actions, and of the requirement for worldwide uniformity in the face of overbearing routines.
This quote is written / told by Edwidge Danticat somewhere between January 19, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Author from Haiti.
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