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U.S. Occupation of Haiti — Photos from the New York Times

SIX PHOTOS FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

August 13, 1915

Note from Bob Corbett: I won this photo spread on e-bay in 2004. It is currently in my personal library.

WHEN U.S. MARINES WERE LANDED IN HAYTI

Marines marching from League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia, for the Connecticut, which is shown below sailing with 500 of them on board.

haiti history occupation ny-times photos

A typical Haytian citizen, a revolutionist, actual or potential.

haiti history occupation ny-times photos

Cannon guarding the President’s Palace, Hayti from revolutionists.

haiti history occupation ny-times photos

The battleship Connecticut.

A revolution street scene in Hayti.

Rear Admiral Caperton, who landed the first party of 50 Marines from the Gunboat Eagle.