“While under the Spanish flag, the Crown rigorously controlled the number of slaves allowed into Cuba and charged the settlers a 20% royalty for each slave they imported. In 1537, Havana was invaded and briefly occupied by the French. On… — 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 the system is a 12-coach train originally used between Paris and Amsterdam. Although buses competed with the railroad,… — 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 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 speeches, that… — 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 influential member… — 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 raise bus… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 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 because of… — 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 attendance started… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Copy Share Image
