Rep. Espaillat Issues Statement on 176th Anniversary of Independence of Dominican Republic
February 28, 2020
February 28, 2020
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 27 to commemorate the 176th anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic:
"Today is February 27th and we celebrate the 176th anniversary of Independence of the Dominican Republic, which gain its independence in 1844 from the Republic of Haiti. Led by Juan Pablo Duarte, Sanchez and Mella, this island nation moved forward under great adversity. Throughout its 176 years, . . .
"Today is February 27th and we celebrate the 176th anniversary of Independence of the Dominican Republic, which gain its independence in 1844 from the Republic of Haiti. Led by Juan Pablo Duarte, Sanchez and Mella, this island nation moved forward under great adversity. Throughout its 176 years, . . .