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    Castro Ruz was born on august 13 1926 in Biran, Cuba. His family, owning sugar plantations, were fairly wealthy, this money providing him with extensive education oppurtunities. In 1945 Castro gained a law degree after attending the University of Havana and started a practice, devoting himself to serving the poor. Castro had always been a rebel, his main interest in university being politics, involving himself in various protest groups. In 1952 he intended to run for parliament, but in a coup d'etat

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    Around the late 1800s, Spain was having a hard time with preventing Cuban’s from fighting for their independence. The revolts led Spain to send over General Valeriano Weyler, to put a stop to the protests. Consequently, he had anyone suspected of supporting independence, removed from the general population, and sent to concentration camps. Newspaper publishers, William R. Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, gave the word out to the American people, with the use of a little Yellow journalism--journalism based

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    future patients’ generations will be prepared for the times ahead. Mission Statement: At Havana Dental, we strive to provide a highly quality and individualized treatment to every patient. Our practice counts with a kind and companionate team that is guided by motivation and vocation. Our practice is growing as well as our patient’s awareness related to oral health. Office Policy Manual Term of Employment: Havana Dental offers equal job opportunities to all qualified individuals without distinction

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    Essay On Cuba Tours

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    Cuba Tours - There's so much to see and do in Cuba By Daniel Kidd Jun 9, 2012 Travelling to Cuba is an unforgettable experience, so spend some time planning your trip prior to getting to the island. Planning your Cuba Tour When visiting Cuba, you can choose from a variety of different tours, from local guides, the tour for Cuban Revolution aficionados or self-drive, there is a variety of trips to suit you. Local guided tours One great advantage of travelling with a local guide is the first-hand

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    the United States since then, so they keep the 1950s cars in use. Fidel Castro became the Prime Minister of Cuba in 1959 after seizing Havana and overthrowing Fulgencio Batista. Havana, La Habana in Spanish, is the largest city in Cuba, as well as the largest city in all of the Caribbean, and the capital city of Cuba. Havana is also the only major city in Cuba. Havana has a scenic waterfront and is surrounded by beaches. Cuba is 64% white. These whites used to own African

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    William McKinley is a President who has undergone revision by historians in recent years. For many years, William McKinley was viewed as a weak president pressured into the war with Spain by the people and the Press. During his four short years as president he did so much to help the country. William McKinley’s most significant acts as President was fighting the Spanish-American war and passing the Dingley tariff. In 1876 William McKinley was elected to congress where he became the chair of the

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    Tania Bruguera

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    Tania Bruguera was born in the year 1968 in Havana Cuba. His preparation was wide, the study in the elementary school of Arts talk and at the school of fine arts; He obtained the title of painting at the Superior Institute of Art (ISA) in Havana. Tania is highlighted as a sculptor, draughtsman, and Cuban Installer. His works are displayed under the signature of Tania / Tania Bruguera. Currently, lives and works in his hometown (Havana). If difficult to pigeonhole artists of the nineties in the narrow

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    Since 1968 when he has made his first personal exhibition, there are innumerable individual and collective shows. He is also one of the pioneers of photorealism on the island (1973-80). Is the founder of the Taller de serigrafía René Portocarrero of Havana. “Within the new generation, Aldo Menéndez isn’t only an outstanding painter but also an artistic promoter extraordinary.” (René Portocarrero words for the inauguration of the serigraphy atelier in 1983). In 1972 his paintings and drawings were incorporated

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    other half were placed on the main level; this allowed the captives slight freedom to move about. La Amistad was primarily used to transport sugar from Havana to Guanaja. Rarely would it ever transport slaves to be sold and forced into labor. The Mende people on the Amistad had been transported on the Tecora, a much larger slave ship, from Africa to Havana before being held captive on La

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    Everyone has a different perspective on what their special place would be some might be their back yard while for others it could be in a different city that they visit often or a vacation home. For me it would be in Miami,FL.I consider it to be my special place because of the food,music,South Beach,and family .Many people know of South beach due to a lot of movies being filmed there. While for others, such as myself ,were born and raised there.If someone ever gets the opportunity to visit they should

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