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Evolution of the Haitian Flag

A journey through Haiti's proud history

First Haitian Flag
1803

First Haitian Flag

Created during the Congress of Arcahaie, the first Haitian flag symbolized the unity of Black and Mulatto forces against colonial rule.
Independence Flag
1805

Independence Flag

After independence, the flag was modified to a vertical black and red. This change was made by Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who adopted the black and red to symbolize freedom (red) and death (black)
Kingdom Period
1806-1811

Kingdom Period

Under King Henri Christophe, the northern kingdom used a different flag design, reflecting the political division of Haiti during its second attempt at monarchical rule.
Duvalier Era Flag
1964

Duvalier Era Flag

François Duvalier changed the flag to vertical black and red bands, emphasizing African heritage and revolutionary spirit.
Return to Blue and Red
1986

Return to Blue and Red

After the fall of the Duvalier regime, Haiti returned to the horizontal blue and red flag with the coat of arms reconnecting with its revolutionary heritage, which remains today.