And the Russians Stayed: The Sovietization of Cuba : a Personal PortraitMorrow, 1989 - 384 pages This personal account of the author and members of his family spans thirty years, from January 1, 1959, up until the present day where the Soviets continue to use fortified coves to keep their missiles only 90 miles from America's shores. Photos. |
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Page 96
... liberation of Cuba from a sugar quota system which Che Guevara had called a " symbol of colonialism " and which Fidel himself had dubbed an " economic Platt Amendment de- signed ... to kill us through hunger . " Never mind the contradic ...
... liberation of Cuba from a sugar quota system which Che Guevara had called a " symbol of colonialism " and which Fidel himself had dubbed an " economic Platt Amendment de- signed ... to kill us through hunger . " Never mind the contradic ...
Page 181
... liberation of Cuba and maintained a flicker of hope . After Miró and other council leaders had visited Guatemala , Nicaragua , and Vieques to round up the brigade survivors , they were summoned to Washington for a high - level parley ...
... liberation of Cuba and maintained a flicker of hope . After Miró and other council leaders had visited Guatemala , Nicaragua , and Vieques to round up the brigade survivors , they were summoned to Washington for a high - level parley ...
Page 182
... liberation plans had been mapped out . Thereupon , Miró ended the discussion and informed the President's emissaries that he and his colleagues would return to Miami the following day . Two hours after the meeting had concluded ...
... liberation plans had been mapped out . Thereupon , Miró ended the discussion and informed the President's emissaries that he and his colleagues would return to Miami the following day . Two hours after the meeting had concluded ...
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