“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
