Under the new Cuban constitution the US retains the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and to supervise its finances and foreign relations. Under the new Cuban constitution, however, the U.S. retained the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and to supervise its finances and foreign relations
Historical person
Tomas Estrada Palma Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Tomas Estrada Palma, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Cuba.
Chronological biography
1902
Under the Platt Amendment, Cuba agrees to lease to the U.S. the naval base at Guantanamo Bay. Under the new Cuban constitution, however, the U.S. retained the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and to supervise its finances and foreign relations. The Republic of Cuba gains formal independence, with the independence leader Tomas Estrada Palma becoming the countrys first President
Under the Platt Amendment, Cuba agrees to lease to the U.S. the naval base at Guantanamo Bay
The Republic of Cuba gains formal independence, with the independence leader Tomas Estrada Palma becoming the countrys first President
Titles and roles
President of Cuba
Record provenance
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