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Veterans mark the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion with a new museum in Miami

Bay of Pigs veterans in Miami marked the 65th anniversary with the Bay of Pigs Museum's reopening in a larger space.
Miami veterans and relatives attended ceremonies as the museum reopens to educate visitors about the invasion.
Portuondo said the Bay of Pigs museum preserves a history that shows freedom has a price.
Rafael Montalvo emphasized the mission’s broader aim to educate about Cuba’s history and the harms of dictatorship.
The opening coincides with the 65th anniversary of the invasion and featured planning meetings for the museum’s future.
The museum’s new facility was funded by local and private sources to support expanded exhibits.
The narrative ties Cuba’s 1961 invasion to ongoing U.S.-Cuba policy debates in a Miami community.
Veterans recalled the 1960s escape from Cuba and the enlistment in Brigade 2506 during the invasion planning.
Museum officials underscored the educational goal of the exhibit to present Cuba's history to future generations.
The Bay of Pigs Museum project reflects community investment in preserving a contentious Cold War chapter.

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