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Gen-X Giselle :
My mom was a Peter Pan kid she was totally traumatized leaving Cuba alone at 11 years old 😭
2026-02-12 22:18:19
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Mike Fernandez :
came from cuba in 1964 with 4 years old i remember those days
2026-02-12 20:04:39
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motomania12 :
This is why I l ove the United States so much ! 🇵🇷🇺🇸🙏
2026-02-12 23:38:04
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𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒𝕣𝕊𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕒𝕤𝕞🪐 :
Mind you.. this is still the same regime today. Since 1959 this has been the sad reality for many of us and our families.
2026-02-13 07:28:52
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Janet Trigo :
I was fifteen when I left Cuba, with my little brother. We came alone because my parents were afraid the government would block my brother from leaving after reaching certain age and having to do military service. We were lucky it was only a nine months separation. It still hunts me the loneliness and sadness. I couldn’t even imagine years without our parents and grandparents.
2026-02-14 12:22:18
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cusi 60 :
I remember I was 8 but it was something I will never forget July 1969 This country open their doors to us Los vuelos de la Libertad we are United States citizens now 😭😭😭🙏🏻
2026-02-13 14:11:05
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Obba bi 61 :
I was 5 when we left Cuba in 1966… and yes, America 🇺🇸 helped us start a new life…
2026-02-12 20:37:12
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Prince2024 :
My grandfather was a Cuban, when I was a teenager 25 years ago he received an invitation from the Cuban government to visit he refused, I did not understand at the time but the told me I been exiled from my family my culture and my people are still suffering i will not step a foot in Cuba until is free, he passed away at the age of 94 and did not get to see his Cuba libre.
2026-02-15 17:27:29
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virgi :
My father came first. He served in the Bay of Pigs. Returned to Miami. My parents got married. My sister was born in 62 and I was born 67. My father was serving in the Vietnam war when I was born. Our family struggled after his return. But we are grateful to have been born in the US and for our parents sacrifices.
2026-02-13 10:46:36
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churchillofamily :
I was 4 when I came here, I am 65. I love America , it gave my family freedom. I was a Peter pan child. I am forever grateful
2026-02-13 02:21:30
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Sandra Torres4852 :
Yes, I was 4 years old when my parents came to the US and now im 65
2026-02-12 23:25:45
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sportanglertaxidermy :
My parents brought me to this wonderful country when I was 8 years old in 1969 and will forever be grateful to this great country 🙏
2026-02-13 03:04:41
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Amy Longo 🇺🇸 :
I was 2 years old 1965
2026-02-12 21:07:44
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carmenfernande7384 :
so many different stories but....we have to appreciate that this Country open their arms to us.....
2026-02-13 02:24:19
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Cubanlion37 :
even though I didn't come in the '60s I came in 1980 at the age of three my sister was just a couple months old . she's the little girl with my dad holding her in the beginning of this video .
2026-02-13 14:43:37
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user2143063933615 :
Forever grateful of this country 🙏❤️
2026-02-13 11:20:17
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henry :
my parents left knowing that they would never to return or possibly see family again, i thanked them for making that sacrifice and given us a chance to live.
2026-02-13 12:09:27
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Mmariapilar56 :
Absolutely 💯 true very sad 😔
2026-02-12 23:29:07
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Mercedes :
my god i remember that building i pass thru there w my parents and my siblings i was just only 8 years old i remember crying 😢 because we left 3 other sisters who were older then us my heart was broken 💔 😢 😔
2026-02-13 01:18:07
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Lily :
I am so grateful to my grandmother for leaving with my family in 1969. She worked her butt off. Without her we wouldn’t have the life the freedom we have. I’m proud to be Cuban and of heritage. But I’m also proud to be American. ¡Por Cuba libre! 🇨🇺🇺🇸
2026-02-15 20:30:48
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Palm beach princess❌ :
My dad left Cuba 🇨🇺 I think In 1960, he was 16 years old and went to Atlanta then to Miami after college
2026-02-13 05:09:51
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Jess32347 :
My Grandparents came here during this time with my mom she was 11 years old. My grandfather went to a Cuban prison and worked there so they can come here. I’m so grateful to my Grandparents and miss them everyday!!!! ❤️
2026-02-12 20:59:40
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mariaelenaelmuza :
1970 my brother and I left Cuba to going to Spain, my parents stayed in Cuba , we were minors it was tough
2026-02-13 00:42:49
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Millie P Alcorta :
I was one of those child
2026-02-13 16:45:17
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