This rare photograph shows Dominican strongman Rafael Trujillo (right) and Haitian President Paul Magloire (left ) at a meeting. The Dominican Republic and Haiti had a long history of conflict and disputes. Attempts at unifying the whole island were made in the 19th century. The Dominican War of Independence lasted between 1844 to 1856. Hostility […]

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