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 177
... asked for forgiveness . Most of the captives , however , held their own . Tony Va- rona's son Carlos spoke up bravely . " If you have so many people on your side , " he pointedly asked Castro , " why don't you hold elections ? " Fabio ...
... asked for forgiveness . Most of the captives , however , held their own . Tony Va- rona's son Carlos spoke up bravely . " If you have so many people on your side , " he pointedly asked Castro , " why don't you hold elections ? " Fabio ...
Page 235
... asked him if Washington had received the evidence prior to October 1962 , he replied : " I presume the evidence reached intelligence quarters in Washington several months before the cri- sis . I personally delivered the photographs to ...
... asked him if Washington had received the evidence prior to October 1962 , he replied : " I presume the evidence reached intelligence quarters in Washington several months before the cri- sis . I personally delivered the photographs to ...
Page 248
... asked Hurwitch to leave his house . As he waited outside for a taxi , Hurwitch asked Aragón to help Miró regain his equanimity , and said : " I assure you that if he waits and does not release his letter of resignation , we can reach an ...
... asked Hurwitch to leave his house . As he waited outside for a taxi , Hurwitch asked Aragón to help Miró regain his equanimity , and said : " I assure you that if he waits and does not release his letter of resignation , we can reach an ...
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