1915-Aug.
1915-Aug.: Philippe Sudre Dartiguenave is elected president by the Haitian legislature while under the direct protection of the American marines.
1915-Aug.: Philippe Sudre Dartiguenave is elected president by the Haitian legislature while under the direct protection of the American marines. His administration was selected for its willingness to collaborate fully with the United States occupying forces.
Source · p. 147
Nicholls, From Dessalines to Duvalier, 147