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 89
... freedom , the Cuban refugees tightened their belts and anxiously awaited their D - Day . Once in Miami , I promptly joined the Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front , a coalition of middle - of - the - road political and civic leaders ...
... freedom , the Cuban refugees tightened their belts and anxiously awaited their D - Day . Once in Miami , I promptly joined the Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front , a coalition of middle - of - the - road political and civic leaders ...
Page 344
... freedom that eludes its people , prepared to suffer , dare , conquer , and try anew . Cuba's agenda , as and when it regains its right to self - deter- mination , is indeed monumental : reconciliation of families torn by internecine ...
... freedom that eludes its people , prepared to suffer , dare , conquer , and try anew . Cuba's agenda , as and when it regains its right to self - deter- mination , is indeed monumental : reconciliation of families torn by internecine ...
Page 346
... freedom . It will take time , " he warned me , " much longer than in the past , for never before has Cuba been subjected to such total regimen- tation under such a cunning and resourceful ruler . ” With resignation , he said , " I will ...
... freedom . It will take time , " he warned me , " much longer than in the past , for never before has Cuba been subjected to such total regimen- tation under such a cunning and resourceful ruler . ” With resignation , he said , " I will ...
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