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 74
... able to converse in confidence . He shared my concerns about the Cuban situation , but insisted that before frontally opposing Castro and reopening the path of violence , we had to exhaust all possible means to resolve the crisis ...
... able to converse in confidence . He shared my concerns about the Cuban situation , but insisted that before frontally opposing Castro and reopening the path of violence , we had to exhaust all possible means to resolve the crisis ...
Page 88
... able to afford modest accom- modations at a pension , pending the arrival of my parents . These frugal arrangements were not uncommon within the Cuban com- munity , then comprising about 100,000 refugees . Most of them , including ...
... able to afford modest accom- modations at a pension , pending the arrival of my parents . These frugal arrangements were not uncommon within the Cuban com- munity , then comprising about 100,000 refugees . Most of them , including ...
Page 345
... able to record all of the conversation , I managed to retain his most salient remarks . Our dialogue inevitably centered on Cuba . Cortina noted that " in just over fifty years , we were able to build a republic , which , despite its ...
... able to record all of the conversation , I managed to retain his most salient remarks . Our dialogue inevitably centered on Cuba . Cortina noted that " in just over fifty years , we were able to build a republic , which , despite its ...
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