Samuel Kanyon Doe was a Liberian politician who served as the Liberian leader from 1980 to 1990, first as a military leader and later as a civilian. While a master sergeant in the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), Doe staged a violent coup d’état in April 1980 that left him de facto head of state. During the coup, then-president William Tolbert and much of the True Whig Party leadership were executed. Doe then established the People’s Redemption Council, assuming the rank of general.
Former Liberian President Samuel K. Doe Talks About His Plans For The Future Of Liberia
Former Liberian First Lady Nancy B. Doe And Family Press Conference Concerning Financial Issues
Remembering Former President of Liberia Samuel K. Doe on His Birthday – May 6, 1951
Samuel Kanyon Doe was a Liberian politician who served as the Liberian leader from 1980 to 1990, first as a military leader and later as a civilian. While a master sergeant in the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), Doe staged a violent coup d’état in April 1980 that left him de facto head of state. During the coup, then-president William Tolbert and much of the True Whig Party leadership were executed. Doe then established the People’s Redemption Council, assuming the rank of general.
Former Liberian President Samuel K. Doe Talks About His Plans For The Future Of Liberia
Former Liberian First Lady Nancy B. Doe And Family Press Conference Concerning Financial Issues