H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I

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May 16, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Foreign Investment

I believe that one of the greatest factors to a higher rate of economic development in any country, including Ethiopia, is the availability of financial resources. No country can lift up itself by its own bootstraps. In order to achieve a high rate of developm...

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May 16, 2017
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TEACHING OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | The African Liberation Movement

At this point it would be fitting to pay tribute to such distinguished personalities as Mr. Jomo Kenyatta, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Dr. W. E. Du Bois, and others who had completely identified themselves with our struggle against colonialism and i...

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May 11, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Christians and Moslems in Eritrea

Both Christians and Moslems in Eritrea, without any religious antagonism, have lived side by side in harmony with faith in the words We pronounced, assuring Our people: "The country is for all and religion for the individual," and this has enhanced Our unity a...

May 11, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | Religion and Morality

To make our wills obedient to good influences and to avoid evil, therefore, is to show the greatest wisdom. In order to follow this aim one must be guided by religion. Progress without religion is just like a life surrounded by unknown perils and can be compar...

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May 8, 2017
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1956: Marshall Tito, Yukoslavia President Visit To Ethiopia

Lion maned warriors of Ethiopia are on parade when Marshall Tito, President of Yukoslavia with his first visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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- TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY
April 27, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | RECONCILIATION WITH ITALY

On this historic occasion, after so many trials and vicissitudes suffered by the nations of the world, including Our beloved people, We welcome you to Our Court as on a special mission of the new Italy to discuss the resumption of diplomatic relations between ...

April 26, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | NATIONAL UNITY

The efforts made to expand educational opportunities in the country and to protect the national unity of Our people have met with success. Our people have benefited from the rights and privileges embodied in the Constitution. In spite of past and continuing at...

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April 24, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | PRAYERS FOR PEACE

We offer Our prayers in thankfulness, so do We offer Our prayers and remembrance now, and in the silence of Our service, for those heroic soldiers, sailors and airmen and for those civilians also, who from all nations of the Allies, have laid down their lives....

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April 21, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY | The United Nations

The authority of the Organization has been mocked, as individual member-states have proceeded, in violation of its commands, to pursue their own aims and ends. The troubles which continue to plague us virtually all arise among member states of the Organization...

April 4, 2017
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H.I.M. Advice | Let usefulness be your hallmark today, not adolescence.

Evaluate your ideas: separate the good in them from the bad. Your hands once put to the plough, do not look back. Education moulds human elements in man. It develops him from adolescence to manhood. Let usefulness be your hallmark today, not adolescence. ~ ...

April 4, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… Address to the World Council of Churches

This is particularly so as it is more timely than ever for followers of Christ to gather to deliberate on current vital issues affecting international peace and justice. Man's egoistic motives and his selfish desire to pursue exclusively his own individual int...

March 26, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY… May 07, 1965

Through the struggle of her people, Ethiopia has survived and this survival has afforded her the opportunity to bring the weight of her experience to the fforts deployed by the international community in building a world of peace, progress and human understand...

March 26, 2017
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TEACHINGS OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY…May 25, 1963

Today, Africa has emerged from this dark passage. Our Armageddon is past. Africa has been reborn as a free continent and Africans have been reborn as free men. The blood that was shed and the sufferings that were endured are today Africa's advocates for freedo...

December 24, 2016
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1937, Dec. 25: H.I.M. Haile Selassie Christmas Broadcast to America

I am very pleased to send you words of my best wishes for your happiness, progress and peace, on this blessed day for mankind, from the capital of Great Britain, which is renowned for its hospitality. Let peace reign in your hearts, among your families, in ...

December 20, 2016
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Feature: InI Radio: The Celebration of the Birth of Iyesus Christ w/ Bro. Karl Napthali Phillpotts

Melkam Genna. On todays episode we'll be reasoning with Bro. Karl Phillpotts on The Celebration of the Birth of Iyesus Christ. Give us the Teachings of His Majesty. This is InI Radio, a global Rastafari media platform. Join us where we will talk about the w...

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December 13, 2016
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Footsteps of the Emperor – Haile Selassie I at Fairfield House, Bath

Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I, his wife Empress Menen Afsaw, the royal family and government and religious entourage, lived in exile in Bath during 1936- 1941, during the Mussolini invasion of their country. From Bath the Emperor rallied for support and p...

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December 10, 2016
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H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I World War II – Italian Invasion

H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I World War II - Italian Invasion First Pictures of Dessye Bombing! Movietone presents vivid scenes of Italian aerial attack on northern Ethiopian front.

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December 9, 2016
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Lineage Of Our Majesty | Empress Zewditu – Queen of Kings

Empress Zewditu of Ethiopia was born on April 29, 1876 and baptized as Askala Maryam in the city of Harrar in Enjersa Goro Province, Ethiopia. Her mother was Abechi, a Shewan noblewoman and her father was Menelik II, at that point the king of Shewa and the fut...

December 9, 2016
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Lineage Of Our Majesty | Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie

Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, is the only son of the late Prince Sahle Selassie and Her Imperial Highness Princess Mahisente Habte Mariam, and was born in 1960. He is thus the grandson of both Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, and also of Dejazmach Habte Mar...

December 9, 2016
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Lineage Of Our Majesty | Princess Romanework

Princess Romanework Haile Selassie, sometimes spelt as Romane Work Haile Selassie (died in Turin on 14 October 1940), was the eldest child of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia by his first wife, Woizero Altayech. The English translation of the emperor's autob...

December 9, 2016
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Lineage Of Our Majesty | Crown Prince Asfaw Wossen

Asfaw Wossen Taffari, (27 July 1916 – 17 February 1997) was born in the walled city of Harar, to Dejazmach Tafari Makonnen, then the governor of Harar and future Emperor of Ethiopia, and his wife Menen Asfaw, on 27 July 1916. Amha Selassie became Crown Prin...

December 9, 2016
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Lineage Of Our Majesty | Princess Tsehai

Princess Tsehai Haile Selassie (13 October 1919 - 17 August 1942) was the third daughter and fourth child of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw of Ethiopia. Princess Tsehai was born in Addis Ababa. She often accompanied the Emperor to public eve...

December 9, 2016
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Lineage Of Our Majesty | Prince Mekonnen

Prince Mekonnen Haile Selassie, Duke of Harar(baptismal name: Araya Yohannes; 16 October 1923 – 13 May 1957) was the second son, and second youngest child, of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia and Empress Menen Asfaw. He was made Mesfin (or Duke) of Harar upo...

December 9, 2016
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Lineage Of Our Majesty | Prince Sahle Selassie

Prince Sahle Selassie (27 February 1931 - 24 April 1962) was the youngest child of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw of Ethiopia. His full title was "His Imperial Highness, Prince Sahle Selassie Haile Selassie". Born after his parents had been ...

December 9, 2016
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Lineage Of Our Majesty | Princess Zenebework

Princess Zenebework, also Zeneba Worq, (25 July 1917 – 24 March 1933) was the second daughter of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, and his wife the Empress Menen Asfaw. Zenebework's full title was "Her Imperial Highness, Princess Zenebework Haile Selassie". ...

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November 24, 2016
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H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I World War II – Italian Invasion

H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I World War II - Italian Invasion First Pictures of Dessye Bombing! Movietone presents vivid scenes of Italian aerial attack on northern Ethiopian front.

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November 22, 2016
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Quick Facts | Some decendents of Emperor Haile Selassie

Emperor Haile Selassie had a large family. His first marriage was to Woizero Altayech, by whom he had a daughter, Princess Romanework who was married to Dejazmatch Beyene Merid, and had four sons, two of which survived to adulthood. They were Dejazmatch Sams...

November 16, 2016
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H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I World War II – Italian Invasion Reel

First Pictures of Dessye Bombing! Movietone presents vivid scenes of Italian aerial attack on northern Ethiopian front.

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November 11, 2016
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Quick Facts | His Majesty’s Dietary Habits

Austrian Lore Trenkler (born Berlin 25 March 1914, died Vienna 10 September 2002) became dietician of Empress Menen of Ethiopia in 1960.After the Empress' death (February 1962) Miss Trenkler stayed as cook of the Emperor. Haile Selassie did not eat much; on...

November 1, 2016
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The Significance of the 86th Coronation of H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I

Written by Bro. Karl Phillpotts Naphtali Founder, Shashemane Foundation 12 Tribes of Israel NOTE: This article is part of a larger edition that is available for DOWNLOAD HERE: Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua The Messiah, J...

October 31, 2016
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1930 Letter Announcing H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I’s Ascension to The Throne

Sent to Bolivian president Hernando Siles Reyes in 1930 Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah Haile Selassie I Elect of God, King of Kings of Ethiopia. May it arrive for the honorable President of the Republic of Bolivia. Peace be with you. As We inform ...

October 30, 2016
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1930: Addis Ababa celebrates the coronation of H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I

Addis Ababa celebrates the coronation of H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I, with crown and sceptre, he makes a tour of the capital. A multitude of Ethiopians can be seen waiting turn to enter into the hall for a great feast.

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October 27, 2016
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1948: April 5: H.I.M. Speech – Vision, religion & morality guides the human mind

One cannot deny that in former times man's life had been one of toil and hardship. It is correct to say, therefore, that modern civilization and the progress of science have greatly improved man's life and have brought comfort and ease in their trail. But civi...

October 14, 2016
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Emperor Haile Selassie’s Advice | President Johnson

Mr. President, Mrs. Johnson, distinguished guests: First of all, Mr. President, I wish to state my satisfaction of the fact you have recovered as spiritedly from your recent difficulty with your health. It is nice to see you in the state that I find you tod...

October 9, 2016
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1963, Oct. 1: H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Second State Visit to United States

Title: Return Visit, The Visit of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I to the United States, 1 October 1963 Date(s) of Materials: 1 October 1963 Description: Motion picture covering some highlights of the visit of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia to...

October 9, 2016
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1955, Nov. 4: 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Haile Selassie I & Empress Menen

25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Haile Selassie I & Empress Menen. 1955 - November 4 (24 Teqemt 1948) Revised Constitution Promulgated BY His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of His Coronation. Medal: ...

September 30, 2016
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Haile Selassie I Speaks: To sustain us in all our tasks we count on the women of Africa

OUR EMPEROR SPEAKS “African civilization in its potential magnitude must be able to command fortitude, patience, tolerance, and diligence. To sustain us in all our tasks we count on the women of Africa. Without their relentless vigilance no aspect o...

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September 30, 2016
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The Solomonic Kings who ruled Ethiopia for 3000 BC without break

The Kings who ruled Ethiopia for 3000 BC without break except for a few years were from the dynasty of King Solomon and Queen of Makeda-Sheba. The first one in this dynasty was Menelik I. A total of two hundred and thirty seven descendants of the Queen of Saba...

September 20, 2016
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Emperor Haile Selassie’s Advice | Higher Education

A well organized education should not be one which prepares students for a good remuneration alone. It should be one that can help and guide them towards acquiring clear thinking, a fruitful mind, and an elevated spirit. The educated person that Ethiopia an...

September 12, 2016
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Quick Fact: Quote – He was an Emperor, his people his children

He was an Emperor, not a King, but an Emperor. He felt this and He acted it.He was an authoritarian, in the old-fashioned sense; but he felt that the people were his children, in a sense. Edward Holmes, Political Officer, Addis Ababa, 1960-1963

September 12, 2016
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Emperor Haile Selassie’s Advice | The Spirit of Africa

We have just returned from the Accra meeting of the Heads of African States and governments, where fresh evidence was adduced that the spirit of Africa grows steadily more powerful and all -, pervasive, and that Africans shall continue to march together, in un...

September 8, 2016
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A Memorial: Ethiopia Red Terror, November 23 1974, 60 senior officials summarily executed

This is a memorial of a little known fact of history, when 60 senior Ethiopian government officials, civil servants, and military officers were summarily executed by the terrible Derg firing squad on November 23, 1974. When H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I wa...

September 7, 2016
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QUICK FACTS | Letter Announcing the Ascension of Haile Selassie

Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah Haile Selassie I Elect of God, King of Kings of Ethiopia. May it arrive for the honorable President of the Republic of Bolivia. Peace be with you. As We inform your Honour with great sadness of Our very...

August 25, 2016
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EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE’S ADVICE | Let Peace Reign In Your Hearts

Every Christian, by meditating on [Jesus'] life and the work He accomplished for all of us, tends to forget the trials he faces and the sadness that breaks his heart. At the same time everyone is inclined to minimize the trials and sorrows of his own, his kind...

August 24, 2016
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Emperor Haile Selassie’s Advice | Africa’s Colonial Legacy

In the past, one could say the divisions that existed in the ranks of Africans were due in some measures to the legacy of colonial administration. The manner in which they administered their former territories, the manner in which they attempted to indicate di...

Emperor Haile Selassie’s Address to the World Council of Churches

Mr. Chairman, Eminences and Distinguished Members of the Central Committee, It is with feelings of great spiritual and personal happiness that We witness the convening of this meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches in Our capital ...

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August 24, 2016
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Our Emperor’s Advice |The Education of Women

With regards to the boys, We are satisfied with the progress made. Our hope in this circumstance is partially fulfilled; but the prospect of Our female children is frightening. It is as if they die early and leave their parents childless; for as soon as they s...

August 23, 2016
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HIM Emperor Haile Selassie’s Address to the United Nations | October 6 1963

Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates: Twenty-seven years ago, as Emperor of Ethiopia, I mounted the rostrum in Geneva, Switzerland, to address the League of Nations and to appeal for relief from the destruction which had been unleashed against my defenseles...

August 20, 2016
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Mandela: Was Trained & Protected By H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia

Nelson Mandela's guerrilla war training in Ethiopia As Mr Mandela left Ethiopia, Gen Tadesse presented him with a pistol and 200 rounds of ammunition - a gun that is thought to be buried somewhere on Lillesleaf Farm, where in 1963 other ANC leaders...

August 20, 2016
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Ethiopian Ancient Architecture and The Ethiopian History – Documentary

This video gives good explanation about the history of Ethiopia and its ancient Architecture. You can see the interrelation between thousands years old construction's design is related to the 600 years old and lots more!