His Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie was the visionary leader and main architect in establishing the African Union (formerly known as Organization of African Unity) in Addis Ababa on May 25, 1963. Despite playing an instrumental role in supporting liberation movements in Africa that led to the development of free and independent African nation states, His Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie has not received due credit and recognition for His Majesty's unparalleled dedication, commitment and contributions to African independence and unity, and for His Majesty's key role in establishing the AU/OAU.