On September 3, 1891, John Stephens Durham was appointed as the minister to Haiti. He served as a U.S. diplomat during the presidency of Benjamin Harrison. As the U.S. minister to Haiti, Durham’s role involved representing American interests in Haiti and working to maintain diplomatic relations between the two countries. The position of minister was a precursor to the later position of ambassador.
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