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Last meeting of the evacuation commission, (1898), 1920s
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Last meeting of the evacuation commission, (1898), 1920s
Last meeting of the evacuation commission. At the end of the war in 1898, 160, 000 Spanish soldiers were evacuated from Cuba. Spain ruled Cuba for 387 years and of the 136 governors of the island only 3 were Cubans. The commission of evacuation was its last meeting on 14 December 1898. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana
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Cigar Card Commission Cuba Cuban Evacuation North And Central America Spanish American War Tabacalera Cubana
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This print captures the historic moment of the last meeting of the evacuation commission in Cuba, held on 14 December 1898. The image showcases a group of distinguished men, dressed in military uniforms, gathered together indoors for this significant event. These individuals represent Spain, the ruling power over Cuba for an astonishing 387 years. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Spain's long-standing colonial rule and its impact on Cuban history. With only three Cuban governors out of 136 throughout centuries, it highlights the lack of local representation and autonomy during this period. Taken from a cigar card featured in "History of Cuba" published by Geografico Universal and used as propaganda by Susini y La Corona Cigar Company, this print offers insight into both historical events and commercial interests at that time. As we delve into this monochrome portrait frozen in time, we are transported to early twentieth-century Cuba—a country grappling with its past while forging ahead towards independence. It is a visual testament to an era marked by conflict and change—the aftermath of war juxtaposed against hopes for self-determination. Through this remarkable piece from Heritage Images' collection, we gain a glimpse into North American colonialism during the Spanish-American War—an essential chapter within Cuban history that shaped its identity as it moved forward into the future.
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