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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... held no cabinet post , but he ruled behind the scene as secretary general of the 26th of July Movement and commander- in - chief of the Rebel Army . The 1940 Constitution , which had been the rallying point dur- ing the struggle against ...
... held no cabinet post , but he ruled behind the scene as secretary general of the 26th of July Movement and commander- in - chief of the Rebel Army . The 1940 Constitution , which had been the rallying point dur- ing the struggle against ...
Page 84
... held a cordial meeting in September 1959 ) . In that context , bringing up the issue of Cuba seemed an unnecessary irritant . Washington's reticence encouraged the Soviet Union to bol- ster its trade delegation in Cuba with more than ...
... held a cordial meeting in September 1959 ) . In that context , bringing up the issue of Cuba seemed an unnecessary irritant . Washington's reticence encouraged the Soviet Union to bol- ster its trade delegation in Cuba with more than ...
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... held within Cuba . It was scheduled for March 19 in the after- noon . Extreme precautions were taken . The venue was disclosed to the participants only one hour before the start of the meeting . Ofelia drove Sorí and Nongo to their ...
... held within Cuba . It was scheduled for March 19 in the after- noon . Extreme precautions were taken . The venue was disclosed to the participants only one hour before the start of the meeting . Ofelia drove Sorí and Nongo to their ...
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