Maine-maritime-academy Quotes by Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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