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 270
... Solaún spoke to me with unusual frankness and candor . A short , dark - haired , unassuming scholar who peppers his in- tellectual acuity with dashes of wit and banter , Solaún was born and raised in Cuba , where he studied law ...
... Solaún spoke to me with unusual frankness and candor . A short , dark - haired , unassuming scholar who peppers his in- tellectual acuity with dashes of wit and banter , Solaún was born and raised in Cuba , where he studied law ...
Page 272
... Solaún was compelled to use circuitous routes and elliptical language . In February 1978 he subtly persuaded the dictator to declare publicly that he would retire from the government and the National Guard in 1981 , when his six - year ...
... Solaún was compelled to use circuitous routes and elliptical language . In February 1978 he subtly persuaded the dictator to declare publicly that he would retire from the government and the National Guard in 1981 , when his six - year ...
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... Solaún officially warned Washing- ton on December 13 that if the mediation broke down , the antici- pated violence and deterioration of public order would require an immediate U.S. response . " The hope of a majority of Nicara- guans in ...
... Solaún officially warned Washing- ton on December 13 that if the mediation broke down , the antici- pated violence and deterioration of public order would require an immediate U.S. response . " The hope of a majority of Nicara- guans in ...
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