Cuban Rafter Crisis (aug 1, 1994 – sep 1, 1994)
Description:
Tens of thousands of Cubans traveled to Florida by boats or Raft in which were incredibly risky since boats were usually made of styrofoam and wood with exterior as well being coated with tar and cloth. The reason for using these rafts was due to Cuba’s restrictive immigration parties.Cuban Raft. (n.d.). National Museum of the American Latino. https://latino.si.edu/exhibitions/presente/immigration-stories/cuban-raft
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Date:
aug 1, 1994
sep 1, 1994
~ 1 months