Coral Way in Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Impact of the "Bay of Pigs" on Miami
Photographed by Maggie Lora, August 14, 2015
1. Impact of the "Bay of Pigs" on Miami Marker
In the early months of 1961 Cuban refugees in Miami flew from Opa-Locka airport to Guatemala to become part of the almost 1300 men of Brigade 2506. The Brigade's Bay of Pigs Invasion on April 17, 1961, resulted in defeat with over 100 men killed and the rest imprisoned. The invasion's failure did not destroy the dream of returning to Cuba, but it did make many look at Miami as more than a temporary refuge. Careers, education and the starting of new lives became important concerns of the refugees. At the same time the Cuban community anxiously waited while negotiations between the U.S. and Cuba secured the release of the prisoners. Two days before Christmas in 1962 the prisoners began arriving by air at Homestead Air Force Base and were reunited with their families at Dinner Key Auditorium.
Erected by The Historical Association of Southern Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1835.
Location. 25° 45.891′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in South Florida and on the Gold Coast. It is also in the American South and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Mαximo Gσmez (approx. 0.4 miles away); Little Havana Honors Our Veterans (approx. 0.4 miles away); Impact of the Bay of Pigs Invasion in Miami (approx. half a mile away); Cruceiro Xacobeo Monument
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 10, 2018
2. Impact of the "Bay of Pigs" on Miami Marker in front of museum
Another marker is no longer nearby. Nestor A. Izquierdo (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Bay of Pigs Museum - Asociaciσn de Veteranos de Bahνa de Cochinos, Brigada de Asalto 2506. Association of Bay of Pigs Veterans, Assault Brigade 2506 (Submitted on August 21, 2015.)
2. Lonely Planet. - Bay of Pigs Museum & Library. (Submitted on August 21, 2015.)
Photographed by Maggie Lora
3. Bay of Pigs Museum and Library
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2015, by Maggie Prats Lora of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 965 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 20, 2015, by Maggie Prats Lora of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 28, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 3. submitted on August 20, 2015, by Maggie Prats Lora of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
