A long, tumultuous history connects area to Cuba - Rochester, New York

Posted on: July 30th, 2007
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“Rochester and Cuba share historical connections that date at least as far back as the Spanish-American War.

Four Rochesterians were aboard the Maine, a U.S. battleship whose sinking in February 1898 in Havanas harbor was one of the factors that led to the war. Three of the Rochester men were killed; one survived.”

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