The U.S. and Cuba Conflict

The conflict between the United States and Cuba began in nineteen fifty-nine when communist revolutionaries led by Castro overthrew the U.S.-backed government. The feud between the two countries has been going on for over forty years. The United States and Cuba have had disagreements over everything from the Elian Gonzales story, to the Cuban Missile Crisis. In the past, U.S. farmers, U.S. businesses, and Castro have asked Congress to allow trading. A couple of years ago, Congress eased-up and allowed food and medici...