Description
Since its establishment in 1800, the Library of Congress has collected and stored cartographic materials and in 2003 established the Congressional Cartography Program to provide congress with on-demand mapmaking services for the specific analysis of geopolitical issues and policy development relating to international aid efforts. The Geography and Maps Division of the Library of Congress house more than five million unique works and is the most extensive collection of maps and other historical documents. Published in the same year as a significant earthquake impacted the island of Hispaniola, which is home to the two independent nations. While Haiti suffered major damage during the earthquake, the Dominican Republic on the eastern portion of the island remained largely unaffected. The quake hit some fifteen miles south of Haiti’s capital Port au Prince and created severe conditions for Haitians already impacted by two hurricanes in 2008. Europeans first discovered Haiti during Columbus’ first voyage in 1492.The colony of Santa Domingo was the first permanent European establishment in North America and is today the capital of the Dominican Republic. The region bears a distinct cultural blend of European influence from France, and Spain blended with indigenous traditions. The Dominican Republic declared independence from Spanish rule in 1821 after some three hundred years. The eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola was occupied briefly by the United States in the early portion of the twentieth century. This is an authentic piece of geopolitical and cartographical history with a signature style and distinctive aesthetic.Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery. Overall Size: 18" H x 24" W
