La Trinitaria

secret society of Dominican Republic

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La Trinitaria was a secret society founded in the Dominican Republic by Juan Pablo Duarte and other patriots. Its primary goal was to achieve independence from Haitian rule and promote liberalism. The society played a crucial role in the Dominican Republic's independence movement, which culminated in the proclamation of independence on February 27, 1844. The flag designed by Duarte, featuring a white cross on a blue and red background, symbolized the group's Christian heritage and revolutionary ideals. Although Duarte was exiled, the revolution he inspired succeeded, leading to the establishment of the Dominican Republic.12

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flag of the Dominican Republic
…Dominican revolutionary group known as La Trinitaria emphasized its Christian heritage by placing a white cross on the background of the blue-red flag. The revolution led by La Trinitaria broke out on February 27, 1844, and the flag, designed by Juan Pablo Duarte, was hoisted the next day. The success…
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…Dominican revolutionary group known as La Trinitaria emphasized its Christian heritage by placing a white cross on the background of the blue-red flag. The revolution led by La Trinitaria broke out on February 27, 1844, and the flag, designed by Juan Pablo Duarte, was hoisted the next day. The success…
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Juan Pablo Duarte
…patriots organized a secret society, La Trinitaria, to work toward independence and to stimulate liberalism. His first attempt to oust the Haitians in 1843 collapsed, and he fled the country; but his followers succeeded in overthrowing the Haitians the next year.
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…patriots organized a secret society, La Trinitaria, to work toward independence and to stimulate liberalism. His first attempt to oust the Haitians in 1843 collapsed, and he fled the country; but his followers succeeded in overthrowing the Haitians the next year.
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