Cuban Independence Day May 20, 1902. This holiday marks the independence of Cuba from Spain.

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Cuban Independence Day May 20, 1902

Transcript of Cuban Independence Day May 20, 1902. This holiday marks the independence of Cuba from Spain.

Page 1: Cuban Independence Day May 20, 1902. This holiday marks the independence of Cuba from Spain.

Cuban Independence Day

May 20, 1902

Page 2: Cuban Independence Day May 20, 1902. This holiday marks the independence of Cuba from Spain.

This holiday marks the independence of Cuba from Spain.

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The United States went at war against Spain to help free the Cubans.

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The United States helped Cuba draft a constitution after they defeated Spain.

Page 5: Cuban Independence Day May 20, 1902. This holiday marks the independence of Cuba from Spain.

This is no longer a national holiday in Cuba due to the fact that they are now communist.

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Celebrations

School children walk through the streets with flags.

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Cuban-Americans that have left Cuba celebrate in the United States.

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Parades and gatherings are held in honor of the "unofficial" holiday.

Page 9: Cuban Independence Day May 20, 1902. This holiday marks the independence of Cuba from Spain.

It used to be celebrated in Cuba.

Page 10: Cuban Independence Day May 20, 1902. This holiday marks the independence of Cuba from Spain.

It is now celebrated in the United States

in places such as Florida.

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Yo no soy cubano-americano. Voy a los desfiles, aunque. Distinto de aquel, yo no celebro la día de independencia cubana. Pienso que esta bien que tienen la celebración. Es una buena manera de celebrar su herencia.