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- Secretary of State John Kerry takes part in a flag-raising ceremony at the newly reopened U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba marking the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba after 54 years. Kerry reflects on the importance of the event and says it creates the opportunity for improved economic and cultural ties between the two countries. Kerry introduces veteran U.S. Marines Mike East, James Tracy, and Larry East, who lowered the American flag at the U.S. Embassy in Havana in 1961, and now present the flag to current duty Marines to raise. The event concludes with the playing of the national anthem.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-08-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Secretary of State John Kerry takes part in a flag-raising ceremony at the newly reopened U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba marking the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba after 54 years. Kerry reflects on the importance of the event and says it creates the opportunity for improved economic and cultural ties between the two countries. Kerry introduces veteran U.S. Marines Mike East, James Tracy, and Larry East, who lowered the American flag at the U.S. Embassy in Havana in 1961, and now present the flag to current duty Marines to raise. The event concludes with the playing of the national anthem.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-08-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection