Following the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse on July 7 and the political crisis it prompted, calls for the U.S. to get more involved with Haiti also shine a light on the history of relations between the two countries. The Onion looks at key events in the timeline of U.S.–Haiti relations.
1776-1914: Haitians miraculously survive without assistance of strong American military presence.
1914: Haiti stokes aggressions with U.S. by having gold.
1915: America finally recognizes Haiti as a branch of Citibank.
1934: U.S. ends invasion of Haiti, retaining influence over only their economy, military, and political systems.