“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
“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
“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
“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
“The Exciting Story of Cuba has been in demand more than I ever expected. I believe that this is partly because of… — 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
“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, 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
“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
“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
“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
“By October of 1958, most roads leading to the Oriente Province had become impassable. Bridges were cut and dropped by the rebels,… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Castro’s marriage to Mirta failed primarily because her entire family opposed his political views, however his promiscuous ways certainly did not help.… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“For the most part, four-car self-propelled Budd railcars presently connect Santiago de Cuba with Havana on the Central line. The flagship of… — 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
“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
“The name Camp Columbia came from a historic and rather poetic name for the United States. It was founded in 1898, for… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Havana could almost be thought of as three separate cities. It is comprised of Old Havana, which is the central part of… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“I can’t say enough about the wonderful people I met in Cuba and feel saddened that they are stuck in the 50’s… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Frank Fiorini, better known as Frank Sturgis, had an interesting career that started when he quit high school during his senior year… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“During Castro’s tour to the United States, Canada and Latin America, everyone in Cuba listened intently to what he was saying. Fidel’s… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Construction of the SS Morro Castle was begun by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in January of 1929 for… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“General Gerardo Machado always had an eye for the ladies and enjoyed partying at the swankiest nightclubs in Havana. For a time… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“Marita Lorenz, was born on August 18, 1939, in Bremen, Germany. In January of 1960 Marita, described as an attractive “curvy, black-haired… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“A total of 779 prisoners have been held at Guantánamo since the facility was opened on January 11, 2002. Of those, 8… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“When the Planters fled from Haiti, they established coffee farms or cafetales, as part of their newly formed Plantation. Generally, coffee profits… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“The infamous Fray Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres, who had sniveled around the Royal Court wanting to become a favorite of the… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“…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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Castro’s revolution, with all of its supposedly good intentions, put a stop to the growth of Havana. Of course it put an… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“On March 13, 1957, with guns blazing, they exited their vehicles and attacked the unwary guards at the Presidential Palace. Running, the… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“On November 2, 1899, eight members of the United States Navy were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“On November 2, 1899, eight members of the United States Navy were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism and service beyond… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“For some politics has become a battle ground that allows them to vent their frustrations, while at the same time hide behind the anonymity… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“Eight Bells: Robert J. Kane ‘55D died June 3, 2017, in Palm Harbor, Florida. He came to MMA by way of Boston College. Bob… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“While under the Spanish flag, the Crown rigorously controlled the number of slaves allowed into Cuba and charged the settlers a 20% royalty for… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“Pope Alexander VI issued a Papal bull authorizing the Treaty of Tordesillas on June 7, 1494. The treaty gave everything located beyond 370 leagues… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“During Castro’s tour to the United States, Canada and Latin America, everyone in Cuba listened intently to what he was saying. Fidel’s speeches, that… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“In 1933, Batista closely allied himself with the newly created, five-man Presidency of Cuba named “The Pentarchy.” Sergio Carbó y Morera, an influential member… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“In 1948 upon his return to Havana from Bogotá, Columbia, Castro, as well as others, spoke out against President Grau’s attempt to raise bus… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“My comments are historical in nature and are not overtly political, although politics are directly responsible for the outcome of History.” — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“Among other jobs that we did, my brother Bill and I were shoe shine boys in Jersey City and Hoboken during the World War… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“On October 26, 1963, Nikita Khrushchev contacted President Kennedy and offered to remove the missiles from Cuba in exchange for a promise that the… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“The Exciting Story of Cuba has been in demand more than I ever expected. I believe that this is partly because of the renewed… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“When the Planters fled from Haiti, they established coffee farms or cafetales, as part of their newly formed Plantation. Generally, coffee profits were about… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“I can’t say enough about the wonderful people I met in Cuba and feel saddened that they are stuck in the 50’s because of… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
“…the following day, after only six months in office, Manuel Urrutia Lleó resigned from the Presidency of Cuba, to which people in attendance started… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share
