Francois Duvalier
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Better known as "Papa DOC" Francois Duvalier was the president of The Republic of Haiti from 22 October 1957 to 21 April 1971 in 1964, Francois Duvalier declared himself president for life. At the time of his death in 1971, François Duvalier designated his son, Jean-Claude Duvalier, as Haiti's new leader.
Facts:
In 1958, after court attempt, Francois Duvalier expanded the presidential palace army into the presidential guard.
in 1959 he formed the volunteers for national security (Volontaires de la Sécurité Nationale--VSN), Better known as tonton macoutes.
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