Cuba at the Center for Documentary Studies
While working on sources for my dissertation, I stumbled across this interesting book and picture series on Cuba, which is currently featured at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. I really liked the pictures looking out at Cuba from the back of old cars. I've put a couple samples after the "continue reading" cut. The author of this project will be a Nasher Museum next Friday for a reception and book signing.
The CDS has several other projects that I would recommend as well, so you should check them out when you get a chance.
By the way, did any one else catch the reports last week that the UN passed a resolution calling for the US to end its embargo against Cuba? Apparently, it was the 16th year in a row that the UN passed such a measure, and the resolution passed 184 to 4, with one state abstaining (3 of the 192 members must not have voted or abstained?). Ever wonder what issue could get more than 95 percent of world's governments to agree?
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Very interesting work, and GREAT question at the end. I've always thought that if the US truly wanted to have an impact on what goes on in Cuba, we would end the embargo and obtain some true influence through trade. (Not that I'm always in favor of the way we do this in other places...) The embargo may have made a statement when it was first enacted, but it seems to be now impotent at best. My best guess on the reason this has gone on so long is the electoral power of Florida.
Cuba is such a fascinating place to me.