“During World War II, the SS San Pasqual was outfitted with machine guns and light cannons.” — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“The SS San Pasqual was taken along Cuba’s northern coast and purposely run aground off Cayo Santa María where she remains to… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Having reviewed President Trump’s new policy it is apparent that Carnival and Holland American Cruise Lines will continue to operate their cruises… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Ignorance is the root of many ills. Knowledge must be the fundamental ally of nations that aspire, despite all their tragedies and… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
The fact is, when men carry the same ideals in their hearts, nothing can isolate them - neither prison walls nor the… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
“I know that imprisonment will be harder for me than it has ever been for anyone, filled with cowardly threats and hideous… — Fidel Castro Copy Share Image
“Pope Alexander VI issued a Papal bull authorizing the Treaty of Tordesillas on June 7, 1494. The treaty gave everything located beyond… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“In 1948 upon his return to Havana from Bogotá, Columbia, Castro, as well as others, spoke out against President Grau’s attempt to… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“During the Batista Regime the Secret police was everywhere. They attended every political and social function, watched who went to church and… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Lucitta knew Russian politics, and discussed how Trotsky was compelled by Stalin’s régime to deny many of his beliefs. It seemed that… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“For a few years after leaving Cuba, Marita was looked after and protected by a mobster named Ed Levi. It was his… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“There is now a museum near Havana, commemorating the “Campaña Nacional de Alphabetization en Cuba” in La Ciudad Libertad or the “City… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Plagues were nothing new to Europe…. They were recorded as far back as 1347, and continued on until 1750. In 1649, a… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Most of the original settlers in Cuba were poor whites from Spain, seeking a better life. In 1795, Nicolás Morales, a free… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Thinking ahead, Batista had handpicked Carlos Saladrigas Zayas as his replacement. However, this scheme was not to be, when the people defeated… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“On October 26, 1963, Nikita Khrushchev contacted President Kennedy and offered to remove the missiles from Cuba in exchange for a promise… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Tamara Bunke was the only woman to fight alongside “Che” during his Bolivian campaign. She was an East German national, born in… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Driving through the “Túnel de la Bahía,” which was started two years after I was in Havana last, was completed in 1958… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Batista was a rebellious non-commissioned officer in the 1933 Cuban Army and became the indisputable leader of the revolutionary faction within the… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“In 1933, Batista closely allied himself with the newly created, five-man Presidency of Cuba named “The Pentarchy.” Sergio Carbó y Morera, an… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“As Fidel Castro’s M–26–7 forces increased their attacks, the Cuban army was forced to withdraw into the larger towns for safety. This… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“For some time now, Germany has had cruise ships visiting Cuba, such as the MS Deutschland, which can accommodate 513 passengers and… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“In the Cuban House of Representatives in 1955, Díaz-Balart spoke out against the amnesty granted to Castro by Batista. He went on… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“The United States quietly began exporting food to Cuba in 2001, following the devastating hurricane Michelle. In 2000, President Clinton authorized the… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“On a number of occasions, Tamara joined “Che” on his sorties into the Bolivian highlands, without incident. However, on March 24, 1967,… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“In 1863, as Havana continued to grow, the need for expansion prompted the removal of the city walls. The Ten Years’ War… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“One of Castro’s first acts as Cuba’s Prime Minister was to go on a diplomatic tour that started on April 15, 1959.… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Among other jobs that we did, my brother Bill and I were shoe shine boys in Jersey City and Hoboken during the… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“His book For Whom the Bell Tolls was an instant success in the summer of 1940, and afforded him the means to… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“On Thursday, February 19, 2015, two months after the United States and Cuba announced a willingness to re-establish normal diplomacy, after over… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“In 1925, a master plan was instituted to blend the French neo-classical design with the tropical background. The Art Deco movement, both… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“In 1952 when Batista seized power and anointed himself as the President of Cuba for a second time, Castro along with many… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“In 1948, upon his return to Havana from Bogotá, Castro, as well as others spoke out against Grau’s attempt to raise bus… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
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“Apparently, Columbus’ reading of the Bible, did not alter the cruel way he treated the Indians. Believing that not having been baptized,… — Captain Hank Bracker, "The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“General Gary Prado Salmón, retired, had been the commander of the unit that had captured Guevara. He confirmed General Vargas’ statement and… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Starting in 1847, workers were imported from China to Cuba, to replace the rebelling black slaves in the sugar fields. It was… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“…the following day, after only six months in office, Manuel Urrutia Lleó resigned from the Presidency of Cuba, to which people in… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“While under the Spanish flag, the Crown rigorously controlled the number of slaves allowed into Cuba and charged the settlers a 20%… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Gustavo Arcos, a loyal revolutionary who was with Castro in the second car when they attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
