The settlers in Liberia issue a Declaration…

1840 CE to 1851 CE

The settlers in Liberia issue a Declaration of Independence and promulgate a constitution on July 26, 1847.

Based on the political principles of the United States Constitution, it establishes the independent Republic of Liberia.

The United Kingdom is the first country to recognize Liberia's independence.

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Monrovia Montserrado Liberia View →

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Kru people View → Grebo people View → United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC) View → Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland) View → Americo-Liberians, or Congo people View → Liberia, Republic of View →

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