History of Liberia By caddyshack555 Jan 24, 1822 freed American slaves start to arrive in Liberia Jan 24, 1847 the Americo-Liberians create The Republic of Liberia Jan 24, 1944 William Tubman is elected president of The Republic of Liberia Jan 24, 1980 a rebellion lead by Samuel Doe takes over the goverment Jan 24, 1989 the 1st Civil War begins and Charles Taylor takes over the goverment Jan 24, 1996 the 1st civil war ends Jan 24, 1997 Charles Taylor is elected president of The Republic of Liberia Jan 24, 1999 the 2nd civil war begins Jan 24, 2003 women form the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace, which helps end the war in peace negotiations. Charles Taylor flees the country. Jan 24, 2012 Charles Taylor is found
