1847 in Liberia

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The following lists events that happened during 1847 in Liberia .

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References

  1. ↑ Dunn, Elwood D.; Beyan, Amos J.; Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2000). Historical Dictionary of Liberia. p. 103.
  2. 1 2 Dunn; Beyan; Burrowes; Historical Dictionary of Liberia, pp. 85.
  3. ↑ "Liberia: Flag Day Reflections - All Hail the Lone Star, All Hail!". AllAfrica. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ↑ Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2004). Power and Press Freedom in Liberia, 1830-1970. p. 97. ISBN   9781592212941.
  5. ↑ Dunn; Beyan; Burrowes; Historical Dictionary of Liberia, pp. 86.
  6. ↑ Dunn; Beyan; Burrowes; Historical Dictionary of Liberia, pp. 155.
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