Historical Events tagged with "cuban-american"
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Politics & Government
Cuban Air Force Shoots Down Civilian Aircraft
February 24th, 1996 29 years ago
Two civilian airplanes operated by Brothers to the Rescue were shot down by the Cuban Air Force while flying over international waters near Cuba. The incident marked a significant moment in U.S.-Cuban relations and intensified discussions surrounding the United States' policies towards Cuba, particularly in regard to Cuban Americans and their efforts to aid political dissidents in Cuba.
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