Liberia proclaimed its independence on July 26, 1847, becoming the first democratic republic in Africa. The nation was established by freed African Americans and former slaves backed by the American Colonization Society to seek freedom and self-governance. [1, 2, 3]
Key Historical Details
Founding Group: Twelve representatives drafted the constitution and the Liberian Declaration of Independence in Monrovia.
First President: Joseph Jenkins Roberts took office as the first president on January 3, 1848.
International Recognition: Great Britain was the first to recognize Liberian sovereignty in 1848, while the United States delayed official recognition until February 5, 1862. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Wakanda, is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, particularly those featuring Black Panther. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the country first appeared in Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966).[2] Wakanda is located in East Africa.[3] T'Challa, the Black Panther, is usually portrayed as the monarch of the nation.
Wakanda has appeared in comics and various media adaptations, such as in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where it is depicted as the most technologically advanced nation on Earth. The country first appears in film in Captain America: Civil War (2016).
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