Ras Tafari Makonnen was formally proclaimed Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, marking the beginning of a transformative reign. A symbol of African sovereignty and resistance to colonialism, Haile Selassie would go on to modernize Ethiopia and become a central figure in Pan-African movements. His leadership inspired global Black liberation efforts and the development of the Rastafarian movement, which regards him as a messianic figure.
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