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Two Cuban Patriots

 
 
Two Cuban Patriots Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 12, 2023
1. Two Cuban Patriots Marker
Inscription.
Jorge Mas Canosa
1939 — 1997
Arnaldo Monzon
1936 — 2000
Two extraordinary Cuban patriots, who gave their hearts and souls for the liberty of their country
Their sacrifice will not be in vain
November 11, 2000

 
Erected 2000.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic AmericansPatriots & Patriotism.
 
Location. 40° 46.95′ N, 74° 0.644′ W. Marker is in West New York, New Jersey, in Hudson County. It is at the intersection of JFK Blvd E and 54th Street, on the right when traveling north on JFK Blvd E. Located in West New York Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West New York NJ 07093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 150th Anniversary of the Constitution Trees (a few steps from this marker); West New York War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); West New York Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuba Freedom Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas M. Donnnelly (about 500 feet away); Constitution Sesqui-Centennial Anniversary Trees (about 500 feet away); West New York Korean Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West New York.
 
Also see . . .  Jorge Mas Canosa (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 21, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Two Cuban Patriots Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 12, 2023
2. Two Cuban Patriots Marker
Two Cuban Patriots Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 12, 2023
3. Two Cuban Patriots Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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