US EditionCuban exiles honored at Miami’s ‘Ellis Island of the South’ as Trump ramps up immigrant arrests
The museum features exhibits on Cuban migration, the Bay of Pigs invasion, and over 300 oral histories, highlighting the legacy of nearly 400,000 Cuban refugees who passed through the tower.
- The reopening of the site known as the Ellis Island of the South is seen as significant during a time of increased scrutiny over immigrant arrests, particularly for Cubans.
- Rene Ramos, head archivist of Miami Dade College, noted the importance of compassion for migrants, especially in a city where 70% speak Spanish as their first language.
- Florida's state investment of $25 million contributed to the restoration, with support from Miami Dade College, private donors, and federal grants.
- Pumariega expressed that Miami and the world owe much to its immigrant population, highlighting their integral role in shaping the city.
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Cuban exiles honored at Miami’s ‘Ellis Island of the South’ as Trump ramps up immigrant arrests
By JOSHUA GOODMAN MIAMI (AP) — For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami’s Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Cubans fleeing communist rule. The 14-story Spanish Revival skyscraper was where, from 1962 to 1974, the U.S. State Department welcomed Cuban refugees with medical services, English classes, and comfort kits containin…
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For decades, its powerful beacon illuminated Miami's Biscayne Bay, and at the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a symbol of hope for hundreds of…
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