| Haitian Invasion | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1756 |
| Catalog #: | 425608 | |
| Clip Number: | 425608-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-004-04 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Florida, Florida Keys | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Misc. IMMIGRATION: Exile IMMIGRATION: To USA from Cuba LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Florida POLITICS: Political Party, Socialist | |
| Description: | A would-be invasion "army", headed to take over Haiti, is arrested in Florida. They were ready to push off from the Florida Keys in an old fishing boat converted to a troop ship. Exiled Cubans, Haitians, and Americans were in the makeshift group. A would be invasion force under arrest sitting on a bus in the Florida Keys. Windows of the bus are open and they are shouting their political opinions to the press and anyone else that will listen. CU - An exiled Cuban woman sitting at the table drinking coffee being questioned. MS - An old fishing boat docked at a pier that was going to be used as a troop ship by the invasion army. MS - Men holding up a Cuban flag. CUS - A ledged leader of the plot, Rolando Masferrer Rojas. | |
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