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President Obama Moves to Normalize Relations with Cuba

The political framework that led to the United States standoff with Cuba was set in place before President Barack Obama was even born. But, after five decades and 10 Presidents, he is the one to take the initial steps toward normalizing relations with Cuba. The President’s actions cap a year of clandestine maneuvering between the United States and Cuba.

Details are emerging and explain the lengths to which the Obama Administration reached out to end the hostile relationship with Cuba. Early reports indicate the Canadians and the Vatican were involved with the aid of the Pope serving to facilitate a new era.

For more on this breaking news, here is a CNN report.