Freedom Tower Serves as Beacon for Cuban Exiles


Freedom Tower Serves as Beacon for Cuban Exiles

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Freedom Tower Serves as Beacon for Cuban Exiles

The Freedom Tower is in Miami, Florida. It was a beacon of hope for Cubans. They were running away from the communist government during the Cold War.

From 1962 to 1974, the tower helped refugees. The U.S. gave them help there. They got medical care, English classes, and food items.

The Freedom Tower is now a museum. It will honor Cuban exiles and their stories. The museum will show the meaning of freedom and migration.

The museum's opening is at a sensitive time now. Many Cuban Americans voted for Donald Trump. His actions on migrants have made some rethink their support.

The museum shows the American dream for migrants. Miami is a crossroads for many cultures. The city values compassion for people who come from other countries.


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Where is the Freedom Tower located?

The Freedom Tower is in Miami, Florida.

What did the Freedom Tower provide to refugees?

The tower helped refugees by giving them medical care, English classes, and food items.

What is the purpose of the museum in the Freedom Tower?

The museum will honor Cuban exiles and their stories, showing the meaning of freedom and migration.


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