1957-Feb.
1957-Feb.: Franck Sylvain was appointed as the provisional head of state to prepare the nation for general elections.
1957-Feb.: Franck Sylvain was appointed as the provisional head of state to prepare the nation for general elections. He was soon accused of plotting to secure the victory of François Duvalier and was subsequently overthrown by the army.
Source · p. 208
Nicholls, From Dessalines to Duvalier, 208