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Sténio Joseph Vincent

president of Haiti
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Sténio Joseph Vincent served as Haiti's president from October 1930 to May 1941. His presidency began during the U.S. occupation of Haiti, which lasted from 1915 to 1934. While the U.S. cited the Monroe Doctrine and humanitarian reasons for the occupation, many Haitians believed it was to protect American investments and secure the Panama Canal. A treaty established U.S. financial and political dominance, and a new constitution allowed foreigners to own land.1

Vincent's term was extended by a plebiscite in 1935, and he was succeeded by Élie Lescot in 1941. The period following Vincent's presidency saw further political instability, military takeovers, and the rise of figures like François Duvalier.12

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  1. history of Haiti - U.S. occupation
  2. history of Haiti - Military regimes and the Duvaliers
  3. history of Haiti - Democratic aspirations

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