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  • Dominican Republic Independence Day February 27

    From Mike Dippel@954:895/1 to All on Friday, February 27, 2026 08:59:06
    In the 1830s Juan Pablo Duarte (1813-1876)˙known as "the father of Dominican independence" -organized a secret society known as La Trinitaria to fight the Haitians.

    After a long struggle, independence was finally declared on February 27, 1844.

    Although disorder, dictatorships, and intermittent peace characterized the Dominican
    Republic's history until the U.S. Marines occupied it from 1916 to 1924 to keep peace
    between rival political groups, February 27 is still observed as the country's Independence Day and is celebrated with parades and political meetings.

    The site of the proclamation, Independence Park, contains a shrine known as the Altar
    de la Patria, "the nation's altar," honoring the three founders of the Republic-Duarte,
    Ramon Mella, and Juan Sanchez Ram˙rez. Duarte's birthday, January 26, is also a public
    holiday, celebrated as Duarte Day.

    Dominican Republicans usually celebrate Carnival along with Independence Day.

    Thousands gather in the capital, Santo Domingo, for the traditional day-long parade and
    street party.

    More info... https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Dominican+Republic+Independence+Day

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  • From Mickey@954:11/1.15 to Mike Dippel on Sunday, March 01, 2026 20:18:22
    BY: Mike Dippel (954:895/1)

    In the 1830s Juan Pablo Duarte (1813-1876)˙known as "the father of Dominican
    independence" -organized a secret society known as La Trinitaria to
    fight the Haitians.

    After a long struggle, independence was finally declared on February 27, 1844.

    Although disorder, dictatorships, and intermittent peace characterized
    the Dominican Republic .....

    My favourite holiday destination, especially Punta Cana.


    Mickey
    http://centralontarioremote.net


    ...Music is the Eye to your Soul

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  • From Mike Dippel@954:895/1 to Mickey on Sunday, March 01, 2026 22:58:18
    On 3/1/2026 8:23 PM, Mickey wrote to Mike Dippel :

    BY: Mike Dippel (954:895/1)

    In the 1830s Juan Pablo Duarte (1813-1876)˙known as "the father of Dominican
    independence" -organized a secret society known as La Trinitaria to fight the Haitians.

    After a long struggle, independence was finally declared on February 27, 1844.

    Although disorder, dictatorships, and intermittent peace characterized the Dominican Republic .....

    My favourite holiday destination, especially Punta Cana.


    Mickey
    http://centralontarioremote.net

    We have been to Punta Cana several times ourselves. Living near the port in Tampa, we
    are able to take advantage of special deals when the timing is right.

    Mike Dippel

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