How Haiti’s forebears helped America get its independence

Randell Jones: Revisiting 'Before Liberty,' an entertaining and perceptive look at our forebears

Fifty years ago, the Winston-Salem Journal’s own Roy Thompson gave its readers an entertaining and perceptive look at our forebears as North Carolina and the country prepared to celebrate our nation’s 200th anniversary. Now that we are counting down to…

How Haiti’s forebears helped America get its independence

When discussing the Fourth of July and the American Revolution, the crucial role France played is often highlighted. Saint-Domingue, modern-day Haiti, also played a significant and often overlooked role in aiding the American colonies in their quest for independence. Here are three ways in which Haiti’s contributions were instrumental to America’s victory over British rule. Financial support through wealthy plantations Saint-Domingue was the mos…