Word: dahomeyans
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...from France last year, it asked Portugal to turn the tiny enclave into an embassy or consulate. Lisbon bluntly refused, and continued to administer Fort St. John as a full-fledged colony, defended by a pair of ancient brass cannon and garrisoned by a commandant and one assistant. The Dahomeyans finally told the Portuguese to get out by July 31. On the day of the deadline, the two-man garrison set fire to Fort St. John and the residency and departed, suitcases in hand, as Dahomeyan firemen raced to the scene. After the fire was put out, the Portuguese flag...
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