Duvalier, FranÇois
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
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...and the illiteracy rate remained at about 90%. Duvalier nevertheless maintained his hold over Haiti. His practice of voodooism encouraged rumors among the people that he possessed supernatural powers. He died in Apr., 1971, after arranging for his...