And the Russians Stayed: The Sovietization of Cuba : a Personal PortraitThis 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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Douglas Dillon , head of the American delegation , left no room for misin- terpretation . He firmly replied that the United States did not , and would not , recognize the permanence of the current regime in Cuba .
Douglas Dillon , head of the American delegation , left no room for misin- terpretation . He firmly replied that the United States did not , and would not , recognize the permanence of the current regime in Cuba .
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Try shaking your head , " retorts the Gurkha.7 Although the Cubans have traditionally distinguished them- selves for their intrepidness and grit , those in Angola could hardly be compared to the indomitable Gurkhas .
Try shaking your head , " retorts the Gurkha.7 Although the Cubans have traditionally distinguished them- selves for their intrepidness and grit , those in Angola could hardly be compared to the indomitable Gurkhas .
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All indi- cations are that the dynasty of the Somozas , including young Tachito [ who was emerging as the head of the National Guard ] , won't last through 1981. " Dr. Debayle generally concurred , but stressed the need to develop what ...
All indi- cations are that the dynasty of the Somozas , including young Tachito [ who was emerging as the head of the National Guard ] , won't last through 1981. " Dr. Debayle generally concurred , but stressed the need to develop what ...
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