Jean–Bertrand Aristide Presents Toussaint L’Ouverture

Toussaint L’Ouverture was the leader of the Haitian Revolution in the late eighteenth century, in which slaves rebelled against their masters and established the first free black republic. In this collection of his writings and speeches, celebrated Haitian politician Jean-Bertrand Aristide demonstrates L’Ouverture’s profound contribution to the struggle for equality.

Jean-Bertrand Aristide was the elected president of Haiti. He served three terms, in 1991, from 1994 to 1996, and from 2001 to 2004.