23 February 2008

Today in infamy - "I'm sure the Cubans thought it was a good idea at the time" edition

On this date in 1903 the President of the United States signed a lease with Cuba that granted the US the rights to a coaling station on the island. Said coaling station is now the site of the US run Guantánamo Bay Beach and Leisure Resort.

And the Cubans would like it back!

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