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Cubans Bound for U.S.

The history of the Cuban exodus began in 1959 with the overthrow of the Batista government. Individuals fled the new regime, led by Fidel Castro, in search of economic opportunities and political freedom. Housing and job shortages caused by the downturn in the economy further increased internal tensions on the island. On April 20, 1980, the Castro regime announced that Cubans who wanted to emigrate to the U.S. could board boats at the port of Mariel west of Havana. The first of the refugees reached Florida the next day.

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Cubans Bound for U.S.

The history of the Cuban exodus began in 1959 with the overthrow of the Batista government. Individuals fled the new regime, led by Fidel Castro, in search of economic opportunities and political freedom. Housing and job shortages caused by the downturn in the economy further increased internal tensions on the island. On April 20, 1980, the Castro regime announced that Cubans who wanted to emigrate to the U.S. could board boats at the port of Mariel west of Havana. The first of the refugees reached Florida the next day.

PHOTO BY: Courtesy Photo
VIRIN: 181203-F-ZS999-0001.JPG
FULL SIZE: 0.17 MB
Additional Details

No camera details available.

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.