Intervention Part 1 The Tyrant and The Shadow -Power & Resistance

Step into a powerful chapter of Dominican history during Restoration Day week with Intervention Part 1: The Tyrant and The Shadow – Stories of Power & Resistance.

This engaging presentation, hosted by the Dominican American Association of Union County (DAAUC), takes you deep into the world of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo—a dictator built by foreign powers, feared by his people, and ultimately brought down by Dominican courage and international intrigue.

Through dynamic storytelling and audience conversation, we’ll explore:

✅ The Rise of El Jefe – How the U.S. occupation helped create Trujillo’s iron grip.✅ Fear & Silence – Life under dictatorship and the tragic story of the Mirabal Sisters.✅ Resistance & Betrayal – The assassins, the conspiracies, and the U.S.’s secret role in his fall.

Why Attend?This isn’t just history—it’s a story of power, resistance, and hope that shaped the Dominican Republic forever.