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History of the United States' relations with Cuba

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015
1960: U.S. implements an economic embargo against Cuba.
1980: Almost 125,000 Cuban refugees flee to the U.S.
2014: President Obama announces moves to normalize diplomatic relations with Cuba.
1960: U.S. implements an economic embargo against Cuba.
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