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The article reports about Haitians warming up for a yearlong celebration of the 200th anniversary of their country's revolution. Haitians and friends of Haiti, including several members of the diplomatic corps, braved a heavy covering of snow to attend a cultural extravaganza, sponsored by the Haitian Multicultural Society of Achievers, held in the art gallery at the Nigerian U.N. Mission. Philippe Djangone-Bi, Cote d' lvoire's U.N. representative, noted the importance of Haiti and how it has been a source of inspiration in the struggle for independence for many Third World countries, particularly on the African continent.

Reports on the role of the Haitian Revolution in the building of the American nation.