The most recent programs for the Cuba Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=905 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 00:53:35 GMT Cuban President Raul Castro addressed the opening of the Cuban National Assembly. He announced that his new five year term would be his last, marking 2018 as the end of the Castro family reign in Cuba. President Castro introduced Miguel Diaz, the new first vice-president likely to become the next president of Cuba. He highlighted the progress of the Cuban parliament and the advancement of women and Afro-Cubans in the executive branch. He also discussed proposed changes to the Cuban election process, including adding term limits and age limits. In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation. Courtesy of Cubavision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311218-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about aerial reconnaissance leading up to and during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Panelists included military veterans Wayne Whitten, author of [Countdown to 13 Days and Beyond], and Ken Jack, co-author of [Blue Moon Over Cuba: Aerial Reconnaissance During the Cuban Missile Crisis]. The American Veterans Center hosted this panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309079-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309079-4 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Intelligence analyst Brian Latell talked about his book, [Castro's Secrets: The CIA and Cuba's Intelligence Machine], in which he profiles Cuba's Fidel Castro in his role as head spymaster. Mr. Latell also answered viewer questions. This event took place at the 2012 Miami Book Fair International held November 11-18, 2012 on the campus of Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309426-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309426-4 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Coleman, author of [The Fourteenth Day: JFK and the Aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis: The Secret White House Tapes], discussed using White House tapes and extensive research to paint a picture of the JFK White House after the Cuban Missile Crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308160-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians, scholars, filmmakers and journalists gathered for a 50th anniversary retrospective on the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Topics ranged from the history of the incident, its impact on the Cold War and generations following the crisis, diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union, the U.S. and Cuba, as well as international nuclear arms control policy in the ensuing decades. Short video and audio clips were shown during the presentations. Participants included Sergei Khrushchev, the son of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308575-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Archival footage of President John F. Kennedy's Oval Office Address during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On October 22, 1962 President Kennedy addressed the nation on the build-up of Soviet nuclear missiles on Cuba, saying he had ordered a quarantine of the island and would continue military surveillance missions. He also said that the U.S. would consider any attack on the Western Hemisphere an attack on the U.S., "requiring a full retaliatory response upon the Soviet Union." He also called on international diplomatic organizations to back the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308689-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Graham Allison talked about the 50th Anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis and the lessons learned from that could be applied to the current global environment. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308808-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308808-5 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Kennedy taped many of his White House conversations. In this October 18, 1962 recording, he dictates an account of the debates among his top advisors in the midst of the Cuban Missile Crisis. This tape was made two days after the president was notified that aerial photographs revealed a Soviet missile base in Cuba. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308498-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about human rights abuses in Cuba. Among the issues they addressed were the plight of Cuban dissidents, the status of Alan Gross who was an American being detained in Cuba, and the Obama administration's decision to grant a travel visa to Mariela Castro. Testimony in Spanish was translated consecutively. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306460-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306460-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Hansen presented a history of America's presence at Guantanamo Bay. The author reported on the United States' early interest in the area and the central role it played in U.S. plans to control the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Mr. Hansen examined the creation of the U.S. naval base and prison at Guantanamo and its continued usage despite calls for its closure. Jonathan Hansen responded to questions from members of the audience at Belmont Public Library in Belmont, Massachusetts. The program was part of the Author Series of the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304545-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carlos Garcia-Perez talked about U.S. government-sponsored broadcasts to Cuba. Radio broadcasts into the communist-ruled country began in 1985, television broadcasts in 1990 , and they are known as Radio and TV Marti. The broadcasts are jammed by the Cuban government and some in Congress argue that the future of TV Marti in particular is in question because viewership is small, compared with U.S. broadcasts to other countries, and news from other Western-based news operations appears to be available. This week "The Communicators" airs the third in a series about U.S. Government-sponsored broadcasts to other countries. These broadcasts are services of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302825-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jim Rasenberger talked about his book [The Brilliant Disaster: JFK, Castro, and America's Doomed Invasion of Cuba's Bay of Pigs] and responded to viewer calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed at the 28th Miami Book Fair International at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. The program closed with street scenes from the book fair and programming information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302678-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302678-6 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT October 1992 marked the 30th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1992 the Central Intelligence Agency hosted its first-ever symposium on the crisis. Speaking at the event were formerly prominent members of the intelligence community and historians. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. This film, [Symposium on Intelligence and the Cuban Missile Crisis], was produced by Guggenheim Productions, Inc. for the Central Intelligence Agency. It consists of excerpts from the CIA's First Intelligence History Symposium with explanatory bridges during which photographs were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301920-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT April 2011 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, one of the greatest American foreign policy disasters of the twentieth century. Professor Irwin Gellman talked about U.S.-Cuba relations, and the actions taken by both Presidents Kennedy and Eisenhower. He challenged conventional wisdom which blames the flawed plans on President Eisenhower in light of the new historical evidence that had become available in recent decades. "The Coming of the Bay of Pigs: Myth and Reality" was a pubic lecture presented by Phi Alpha Theta, The History Honor Society, in the Business Administration Building of the University of Central Florida, with the assistance of the office of the dean of the College of Arts and Humanities in association with the UCF Alumni Association, the UCF Student Government Association, the UCF History Department, and the Rollins College History Department. . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298702-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the early 1960s more than 14,000 Cuban children arrived alone in the United States in the movement now known as Operation Pedro Pan. Dick Lobo moderated a roundtable discussion with scholars and Operation Pedro Pan participants about the legacy of the largest recorded exodus of unaccompanied minors in the Western Hemisphere. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Legacy of Operation Pedro Pan: A Round Table Conversation" was held by the Smithsonian Latino Center in the National Museum of American History's Carmichael Auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299308-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In this class of his course on the history of the nuclear arms race, Professor James Hershberg lectured on the Cuban Missile Crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298701-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the 50th anniversary of the April 17, 1961, Bay of Pigs Invasion historians were joined by Alfredo Duran, a Cuban exile who participated in the assault, in examining the steps leading to the failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's government and the invasion's legacy for Kennedy's presidency. Lingering invasion myths were discussed as well as the larger context of U.S. and Soviet Union relations. Adriana Bosch, Cuban-born writer and director of the PBS "American Experience" documentary [Fidel Castro], moderated. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. This program was a Kennedy Library Forum. At the beginning of the program Mr. Putnam demonstrated the library's new Website, focusing on the Bay of Pigs material there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299092-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Emanuel Leto talked about Jose Marti, a leader in the fight for Cuban independence, and the history of the park named for him. He was interviwed in Jose Marti Park on May 10, 2011. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 9-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Bright House Networks local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites to interview local historians, authors, and civic leaders. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299700-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jim Rasenberger presents a history of the Bay of Pigs crisis. The failed military invasion of Cuba in 1961 that was supported by the United States government resulted in the capture or death of over 1,000 men. The author examines the Kennedy administration's slow divulgement of American involvement in the attempted incursion, which included U.S. military planning and support for the 1,400 Cuban exiles that were trained by the Central Intelligence Agency. Jim Rasenberger spoke and responded to questions from members of the audience at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299399-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed the thirteen days in October of 1962, during which there were Soviet missiles in Cuba aimed at the United States. In addition, a brief film of President Kennedy addressing the nation at the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis om October 22, 1962, was shown. Following their discussion, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172947-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Parilla spoke to the General Assembly about a number of issues including the U.S. embargo on Cuba, the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and Iranian nuclear programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295675-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart talked about his opposition to Obama administration consideration of easing travel restrictions to Cuba for the first time in nearly 50 years. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Congressman Diaz-Balart participated from Miami. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295125-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295125-5 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Cuban President Fidel Castro addressed the National Assembly for the first time since undergoing intestinal surgery four years ago. He warned that tension between Iran and the U.S. could result in a nuclear war. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294963-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Cuban President Fidel Castro, rarely seen in public since 2006, was interviewed on Cuban national television. This version of the interview was the edited broadcast that was televised in Cuba. The longer interview can be seen on ID 294522-1. In the interview he criticized U.S. Middle East policy and warned that tensions between Iran and the U.S. could result in a nuclear war. Mr. Castro did not mention the 52 political prisoners the Cuban government recently promised to release. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294522-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294522-2 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Cuban President Fidel Castro was interviewed on Cuban national television. On the public affairs show, "Round Table", he criticized U.S. Middle East policy and warned that tensions between Iran and the U.S. could result in a nuclear war. Mr. Castro did not mention the 52 political prisoners the Cuban government recently promised to release. This event was courtesy of Cubavision, Cuba's state-run television network. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294522-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ann Louise Bardach talked about Fidel Castro's health problems, his role in the Cuban government today, and his decades long battle with the United States. She also discussed Castro's relationship with his family members, including his brother and successor, Raul Castro. For the book, Ms. Bardach was given access to Fidel Castro and members of his government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289543-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Schwab, former senior analyst for the CIA's South America Division, presents a history of America's military base in Guantanamo, Cuba. Residing on 45 square miles, Mr. Schwab recalls the establishment of the base following the Spanish-American War as America's first foreign naval base. Initially granted a lease in perpetuity by Cuba, the Castro government insists that the base violates international law and according to the author refuses to bank the rent paid by the United States. Mr. Schwab examines the different uses of the base throughout its history from using its location to prevent European expansion in the Caribbean to a convoy hub during WWII and it's current usage as a coast guard station, base for counter narcotics operations, and a prison. Stephen Schwab discussed his book at Left Bank Books in St. Louis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291504-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291504-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Erikson, Caribbean programs director for Inter-American Dialogue and author of the book [Cuba Wars], talked about U.S.-Cuba relations. Last year, Cuba celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Cuban revolution and a month later, Fidel Castro resigned power to his brother, Raul. Mr. Erikson discussed current relations under the Obama Administration, as well as policy going forward. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291030-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291030-6 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the use of information technology in Cuba. Among the topics they addressed were use and monitoring of the Internet in Cuba, the potential impact of further Internet development on Cuban law and society, and the U.S. embargo on Cuba. They also spoke about the recent arrest of an American contractor accused of giving cell phones to dissidents. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290783-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Menendez spoke about his opposition to provisions on U.S. policy toward Cuba contained in a federal spending bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290566-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290566-4 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about proposed legislation to lift the ban on travel by U.S. citizens to Cuba. Among the issues addressed were the potential impact on Cuba's government and Cuba's human rights record. Members of the committee, who were divided on the proposed legislation, also focused on a recent assault on Yoani Sanchez, a Cuban blogger and government critic, by suspected state security agents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290101-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former aides to President Kennedy and journalists commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis at the Occidental Grill, a Washington, DC restaurant. At this very place in October 1962, a Soviet agent passed a Russian offer to withdraw the missiles to John Scali, an ABC News official. This helped lead to a negotiated solution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61132-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of topics including operations in Afghanistan and policy toward Cuba. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289219-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289219-3 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez addressed the U.N. General Assembly. In his remarks he criticized the continuation of the U.S. embargo on Cuba, called for greater cooperation among Latin American countries, and spoke about political turmoil in Honduras. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289178-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289178-2 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lars Schoultz spoke about his comprehensive history of the relationship between Cuba and the U.S., titled [That Infernal Little Cuban Republic]. He also spoke about current U.S. policy toward Cuba and future opportunities for cooperation. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288492-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288492-6 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lars Schoultz talked about the history of the U.S.-Cuban relationship. He focused on describing the failures of the previous 10 presidents in normalizing relationships with Cuba. He argued that U.S. presidents have misunderstood the Cuban Revolution and therefore could not understand Cuban politics. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience. Lars Schoultz is the author of [That Infernal Little Cuban Republic: The United States and the Cuban Revolution], published by the University of North Carolina Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288247-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cuban President Raul Castro delivered remarks on the 56th Anniversary of National Rebellion Day. He spoke about the need for agricultural reform and urged Cubans to take advantage of government land grants to revitalize agriculture as a means of economic stimulus. Translation into English was by voiceover. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288035-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican Senators Sam Brownback and John Barrasso spoke to reporters about their recent trip to the Guantanamo Bay detainee facility. They also answered questions about the disposition of prisoners upon closing of the facility. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286455-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommitte on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection held a hearing on the status of trade with Cuba. Witnesses focused on possible economic benefits to ending the trade embargo on Cuba, recent political developments in Cuba, and potential human rights benefits for the Cuban people of more normalized relations between the U.S. and Cuba. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285497-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed US-Latin American relations, with an emphasis on President Obama's decision to ease travel restrictions to Cuba. They also talked about the Summit of the Americas. The panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285253-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285253-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including changes to the ban of travel to Cuba, U.S. policy on piracy and the recent rescue of a ship captain held by Somali pirates, and the U.S. economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285238-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285238-3 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Bobby Rush talked about his and other members' of the Congressional Black Caucus trip to Cuba. The group met with both Fidel and Raul Castro to discuss U.S.-Cuba relations. Representative Rush responded to telephone calls, electronic mail, and tweets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285218-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285218-6 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question "Should U.S. Lift Embargo Against Cuba?" In the background scenes were shown of the aftermath of a news conference held by Representatives Chris Smith and Frank Wolf on the Cannon Terrace about U.S. policy toward Cuba, including Cuban travel and Cuban political prisoners. A video clip was shown of the news conference held the previous day by members of the Congressional Black Caucus about their trip to Cuba. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285190-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285190-101 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Chris Smith and Frank Wolf held a news conference on the Cannon Terrace about U.S. policy toward Cuba, including Cuban travel and Cuban political prisoners. Two former Cuban political prisoners also spoke. They spoke in reaction to the news conference held the previous day by members of the Congressional Black Caucus who had just returned from a trip to Cuba. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285190-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of a recent congressional delegation to Cuba talked about their trip. The seven member delegation arrived in Havana Friday, April 2, 2009, to discuss bilateral relations and review policies related to trade and commerce with Cuba, and discuss cultural, health, and academic exchanges with senior government leaders. The delegates were the first U.S. officials to meet with President Raul Castro since he became Cuba's president the previous year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285165-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Reese Erlich talked about [Dateline Havana: The Real Story of U.S. Policy and the Future of Cuba] (Polipoint Press; December 1, 2008). In the book Mr. Erlich, who first visited Cuba in 1968, talks about the island nation since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, its relationship with the U.S. over that time, and where Cuba is headed in the future. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions. Reese Erlich reports regularly for National Public Radio, Latino USA, and other outlets. He is the author of [The Iran Agenda] and co-author of [Target Iraq]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283930-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283930-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Erikson talked about his book [The Cuba Wars: Fidel Castro, the United States, and the Next Revolution] (Bloomsbury Press; October 28, 2008). He was joined in a discussion with Mark Falcoff and Peter Hakim on the key findings of his book. Carlos Pascual moderated. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Mark Falcoff is the author of [Cuba the Morning After: Confronting Castro's Legacy] (AEI Press, 2003). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282619-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Erikson and other panelists talked about relations between the U.S. and Cuba as well as his book [The Cuba Wars: Fidel Castro, the United States, and the Next Revolution] (Bloomsbury Press; October 28, 2008). Among the topics they addrssed were the embargo on Cuba, potential changes in policy toward Cuba under an Obama administration, and possible advantages to lifting sanctions and engaging Cuba on issues of mutual interest. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282577-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282577-1 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mel Martinez spoke about his childhood in Cuba, specifically the transition from his native Cuba to the US. He talked about the effect of the Castro revolution on him and his family. The dangers of the revolution led to Senator Martinez enrolling in the Peter Pan Program, which integrated Cuban children in to the US. He answered questions from the audience. Senator Mel Martinez is the author of the autobiography [A Sense of Belonging: From Castro's Cuba to the U.S. Senate, One Man's Pursuit of the American Dream], published by Crown Forum. This program took place at the Miami Book Fair in Miami, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282405-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282405-6 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tom Gjelten talked about and read excerpts from his book, [Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba], about the Bacardi family and its impact on Cuba. Popularly known for making rum, the Bacardi family has been heavily involved in the island nation's social and political life since the late 19th Century and now has its eyes on post-Castro Cuba. Following his remarks, Mr. Gjelten responded to audience members' questions. Tom Gjelten is a correspondent for National Public Radio and a regular panelist on PBS's [Washington Week]. He is the author of [Sarajevo Diary: A City and Its Newspaper Under Siege]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281305-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281305-2 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT