US Embassy in Cuba - Page 2

Subvet642 · 08-17-2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

Not exactly.
The U.S. Joined the Spanish American War to assist Cuba in its independence war against Spain.
As result of the treaty to end the war, Spain relinquished its claim to Cuba.
Additionally, it ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the U.S., along with sovereignty of the Phillipines.
Cuba was not and has never been captured by the U.S. After the war, it began its independence as a country.

BTW, should have added:
As result of assisting Cuba, they signed a treaty with U.S. For Guantanmo Bay.

Thanks for the clarification; I've had it wrong all these years.

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nutcracker · 08-15-2015, 02:05 PM

Politics aside, it's a wonderful country to visit. The people are fantastic, the cigars excellent.
The food is pretty ordinary, but you can't have it all.

It used to be cheap to visit, now gradually C.U.C's are buying you less.

Go, enjoy. It's brilliant.

mosesbotbol · 08-18-2015, 04:45 AM

I thought the US has a lease on Guantanmo Bay?

Blueface · 08-18-2015, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I thought the US has a lease on Guantanmo Bay?

That is correct.
I meant to say lease but had treaty in my mind from the end of war thought.

shark · 08-18-2015, 09:51 AM

mosesbotbol · 08-18-2015, 01:57 PM

A co-worker who was fed contractor there for two years.

shark · 12-16-2015, 07:25 PM

The local NBC affiliate is running a piece right now with a local news anchor covering the classic cars in Havana, from Havana. I never thought I'd see the day

mosesbotbol · 12-17-2015, 04:52 AM

Saw piece on the DailyMail about starting regular commercial flights between US-Cuba.

President needs a historic takeaway for his legacy and opening of US-Cuba relations sure looks to be it.

08-15-2015, 02:05 PM	#2
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: US Embassy in Cuba Politics aside, it's a wonderful country to visit. The people are fantastic, the cigars excellent. The food is pretty ordinary, but you can't have it all. It used to be cheap to visit, now gradually C.U.C's are buying you less. Go, enjoy. It's brilliant. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

08-18-2015, 04:45 AM	#3
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08-18-2015, 01:57 PM	#6
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: US Embassy in Cuba A co-worker who was fed contractor there for two years. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-16-2015, 07:25 PM	#7
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,617 Trading: (0)	Re: US Embassy in Cuba The local NBC affiliate is running a piece right now with a local news anchor covering the classic cars in Havana, from Havana. I never thought I'd see the day __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

12-17-2015, 04:52 AM	#8
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: US Embassy in Cuba Saw piece on the DailyMail about starting regular commercial flights between US-Cuba. President needs a historic takeaway for his legacy and opening of US-Cuba relations sure looks to be it. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's