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The president of the Republic of Liberia is the head of state and government of Liberia. The president serves as the leader of the executive branch and as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">All Hail, Liberia, Hail!</span> National anthem of Liberia

"All Hail, Liberia, Hail!" is the national anthem of Liberia. The lyrics were written by Daniel Bashiel Warner (1815–1880), who later became the third president of Liberia, and the music was composed by Olmstead Luca (1826–1869). It became the official national anthem upon Liberia's independence in 1847.

AlhajiGarxim Varmuyan Kromah was a Liberian journalist and later warlord and leader of the ULIMO faction during the First Liberian Civil War. He was a Muslim and member of the Mandingo ethnic group from Tusu Town, Quardu Gboni District, Lofa County. He attended St. Patrick's High School (1973).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stephen Allen Benson</span> Former President of Liberia (1816–1865)

Stephen Allen Benson was a Liberian politician who served as the second president of Liberia from 1856 to 1864. Prior to that, he served as the third vice president of Liberia from 1854 to 1856 under President Joseph Jenkins Roberts. Born in the United States, Benson was the first president to have lived in Liberia since childhood, having arrived with his family in 1822.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Coat of arms of Liberia</span>

The coat of arms of Liberia consists of a shield containing a picture of a 19th-century ship arriving in Liberia. The ship represents the ships which brought the freed slaves from the United States to Liberia. Above the shield, the national motto of Liberia appears on a scroll: The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here, and below the shield another scroll contains the official name of the country, Republic of Liberia.

The Ministry of National Defense is the government ministry responsible for the maintenance of the national defense and the governance of the military of Liberia, the Armed Forces of Liberia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1881 Liberian general election</span>

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Samuel George Harmon was a Liberian politician who served as the 17th vice president of Liberia from 1912 to 1920, under President Daniel Edward Howard. He was a member of the True Whig Party which dominated Liberian politics from 1878 to 1980. He was the Secretary of the Treasury from 1928 until his death.

John B. Gripon (1809–1847) was a Liberian legislator, pastor, and judge.

The Sacred Heart Cathedral or simply Cathedral of Monrovia, is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located across Broad Street in the heart of the city of Monrovia, capital of the African country of Liberia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liberia–Soviet Union relations</span> Bilateral relations

Liberia–Soviet relations were the bilateral relations between Liberia and Soviet Union. Contacts between the two countries were sporadic during the 1950s and 1960s, improved during the 1970s but became frosty in the 1980s.

The Ministry of Justice of Liberia is an organisation responsible for providing "effective, efficient and excellent public safety and legal services which promote the rule of law, ensure the safety and security of the public and uphold the interest of the government and people of the Republic of Liberia."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Victoria Tolbert</span> First Lady of Liberia

Victoria Anna David Tolbert was the First Lady of Liberia from 1971 to 1980.

Charles H. Harmon was the tenth vice president of Liberia from January 3, 1876, to January 7, 1878.

Stephen Allen Tolbert was a Liberian politician and businessman.

James T. Phillips Jr. was a Liberian politician. Phillips served as secretary for agriculture and commerce in the national government 1968-1971. Following the split of the government ministerial portfolio into two with the arrival of William R. Tolbert Jr. to the presidency, Phillips served as minister of agriculture between 1971 and 1976. He then served as minister of finance between 1976 and 1979.

Oliver Bright Jr. was a Liberian politician. He was a lawyer by profession. Bright served as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs as of 1971. He was named Minister of Health and Social Welfare on 3 August 1973. He served in that post until 1976 and then as Minister of Justice between 1976 and 1979 in the governments of William Tolbert

Events in the year 1981 in Liberia.

The 1871 Liberian coup d'état, also known as the Roye affair, resulted in the overthrow and death of President Edward James Roye of the True Whig Party and his eventual replacement by Joseph Jenkins Roberts of the Republican Party.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Dunn, Elwood D.; Beyan, Amos J.; Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2000). Historical Dictionary of Liberia. Scarecrow Press. pp. 90–91. ISBN   9781461659310.
  2. ↑ Dunn, Elwood D.; Beyan, Amos J.; Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2000). Historical Dictionary of Liberia. Scarecrow Press. p. 143. ISBN   9781461659310.
  3. 1 2 Dunn, Elwood D.; Beyan, Amos J.; Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2000). Historical Dictionary of Liberia. Scarecrow Press. p. xxxi. ISBN   9781461659310.
  4. 1 2 Ungar, Sanford J. (June 1981). "Liberia". The Atlantic . Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Diplomatic relations between Ecuador and Liberia as of 31 Mar. 1980". United Nations Digital Library . Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Liberia's Constitution of 1986" (PDF). Constitute Project. p. 5. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  7. ↑ Dash, Leon (April 23, 1980). "Liberian Soldiers Taunt, Shoot 13 Former Leaders". The Washington Post.
  8. ↑ Methodists Prepare to Quit Liberia As Their Bishop Challenges Regime New York Times May 1, 1980
  9. ↑ "Liberia Strongman On Visit to Ethiopia". The Miami Herald. August 14, 1981. p. 143. Retrieved November 27, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ Dunn, Elwood D.; Beyan, Amos J.; Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2000). Historical Dictionary of Liberia. Scarecrow Press. p. 248. ISBN   9781461659310.
  11. ↑ Dunn, Elwood D.; Beyan, Amos J.; Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2000). Historical Dictionary of Liberia. Scarecrow Press. p. 231. ISBN   9781461659310.
  12. ↑ "Eddie Watson". ibakatv. Archived from the original on 17 January 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Dash, Leon (April 14, 2022). "Tolbert family calls for decent burial". The New Dawn.
  14. ↑ Dunn, Elwood D.; Beyan, Amos J.; Burrowes, Carl Patrick (2000). Historical Dictionary of Liberia. Scarecrow Press. p. 116. ISBN   9781461659310.
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