HAITI - The French Revolution inspired a slave revolt in this former French colony, which led to its Black population declaring their independence. In 1803, Haitians removed the white stripe from France’s tricolor flag to symbolize the expulsion of the island’s White population. The remaining blue and red colors represented the island’s Black and mixed populations. Eventually, those stripes were turned horizontal and a white rectangle with the new coat of arms added to its center. This consists of a palm tree surmounted by a liberty cap and flanked by six flags, a drum, bugles, cannons, cannonballs, and ship anchors, all resting on a green lawn. A ribbon which bears the motto “L’Union fait la force” (Union makes strength) is also included.