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President Eisenhower Approves Plan
President Eisenhower approves a covert action plan against Cuba. The plan includes: a) the termination of sugar purchases b) the end of oil deliveries c) continuation of the arms embargo in effect since mid-1958 d) the organization of a paramilitary force of Cuban exiles to invade the island. -
President Kennedy Broadens Ban
President Kennedy expands the Cuban embargo to include imports of all goods made from or containing Cuban materials, even if made in other countries. -
President Carter Drops Ban
U.S. President Carter drops the ban on travel to Cuba and on U.S. citizens spending dollars in Cuba. -
President Carter Relaxes Law
The Carter Administration relaxes laws to allow U.S. residents to send money to relatives in Cuba. -
President Reagan Reinforces Harsher Law
Ronald Reagan is inaugurated as U.S. President, and institutes the most hostile policy against Cuba -
President reagan Reestablishes Travel Ban
The Reagan Administration reestablishes the travel ban, and prohibits U.S. citizens from spending money in Cuba. -
Mack Amendment is Made
The U.S. Congress pass the Mack Amendment, which prohibits all trade with Cuba by subsidiaries of U.S. companies located outside the U.S. -
Cuban Democracy Act Passed
Congress passes the Cuban Democracy Act, which prohibits foreign-based subsidiaries of U.S. companies from trading with Cuba, travel to Cuba by U.S. citizens, and family remittances to Cuba. -
United Nations General Assembly Votes
For the 3rd year in a row, the United Nations General Assembly votes overwhelmingly for a measure to end the U.S. Embargo of Cuba. The vote is 101-2, with 48 abstentions, and only Israel votes with the U.S. -
President Clinton Signs Act
President Clinton signs the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act which imposes penalties on foreign companies doing business in Cuba, and permits U.S. citizens to sue foreign investors who make use of American-owned property seized by the Cuban government -
Americans for Humanitarian Trade
In washington, the organization Americans for Humanitarian Trade with Cuba is formed to promote humanitarian trade with the island. -
US Government turns Down Offer
The U.S. government turns down a Cuban offer to compensate Americans for properties confiscated by the Revolution 40 years ago. -
First Travel Conference Held
About 3 dozen US travel industry executives spend the day in Cuba to consider "future business potential." At the end of the day they return to a resort in Cancun, Mexico, where the first US-Cuba travel conference is held. -
Lawmakers and Food Firms
A number of U.S. lawmakers and food firms meet in Havana. By the end of the week, Cuba has agreed to purchase about $125 million in farm goods from U.S. companies. -
President GW Bush Approves Money
US President G.W. Bush approves $80 million to be used for "boosting democracy in Cuba."
