Seen here is the flag of this African republic that declared its independence in 1847
... On July 26, 1847, the settlers issued 
a Declaration of Independence and ... Republic of Liberia, 1827-1847 .... by his 
VP since 1952, William Tolbert, who was, we have seen, also... [DOC] [TLE] After 161 Years, Where Do Liberians Go from Here?