1852-December-01: Upon succeeding Webster as Secretary of State, Edward Everett maintained the established policy of non-recognition.

1852-December-01: Upon succeeding Webster as Secretary of State, Edward Everett maintained the established policy of non-recognition. Everett, known for his conservative and cautious approach to foreign affairs, found “abundant reasons” to oppose any change in Haiti’s status. His tenure ensured that the “anomaly” of Haiti remained unresolved through the end of the Fillmore administration. The American government continued to treat Haiti as a commercial necessity but a political pariah, refusing to engage in any act that would imply social or sovereign equality between the two nations.