But their imminent removal from the United States has caused consternation among the residents and staff in elder care homes, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living facilities. Only in 1862, during the U.S. Civil War, did the United States finally establish full diplomatic relations with Haiti. Facing the probable bloody bombardment and invasion of his country, Haitian President Jean-Pierre Boyer acceded to the French demands. Again, who messed up Haiti and left it so bereft of resources to keep the government functioning, let alone to meet the aspirations of the Haitian people? And we in the United States have a responsibility to show solidarity, not racist and aggressive responses, to the people of Haiti and many other lands.