History of Cuba
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The island of Cuba was inhabited by various Native American cultures prior to the arrival of the explorer Christopher Columbus in 1492. After his arrival, Spain conquered Cuba and appointed Spanish go
A watercolor painting of Havana Bay, c. 1639
A monument to the Taíno chieftain Hatuey in Baracoa, Cuba
The British Fleet Entering Havana, 21 August 1762, a 1775 painting by Dominic Serres
Republic of Cuba (1902–1959)
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The Republic of Cuba, covering the historical period in Cuban history between 1902 and 1959, was an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de Pinos and several minor archipelago
History of Cuba
…following three and a half years of subsequent US military rule, Cuba gained formal independence in 1902. In the years following its independence, the Cuban republic saw significant economic development, but also political corruption and a succession of despotic leaders, culminating in the overthrow of the dictator…
The Pentarchy of 1933. Fulgencio Batista, who controlled the military, appears at far right.
Slum (bohio) dwellings in Havana, Cuba in 1954, just outside the Havana baseball stadium. In the background is advertising for a nearby casino.