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Dec 20, 1492
Columbus lands on Cuba
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Dec 20, 1529
2/3 of Taínos died
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Cuba becomes free from Spain
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US declares war on Spain
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War ends with Treaty of Paris
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Cuba becomes full independent country
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Birht of Fidel Castro
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Raul Castro is born
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Batista was leader of military prior to this
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Declares himself as leader of Cuba
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Batista is forced out of leadership
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Castro takes leadership
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US spy planes take photos over Cuba
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US learns of Russia's shipments
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US puts Naval quarantine on Cuba
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US moves military to southern US
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Gromyko says they are just helping Cuba out
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US puts a Naval Blockade on Cuba
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Kenndy calls press and tells them what he is going to do
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Fidel Hands Over Leadership to His Brother Raul