The propaganda war in Cuba fizzles out

48 Hours

  • Dec 18, 2014
  • 1:21
  • Short

When America put signs up ridiculing communism in Cuba, the island's government fought back to block them from sight. Now, as Scott Pelley reports, the old propaganda battles seems to no longer matter.

Brief Summary

The episode covers the history of US-Cuba relations through symbolic actions like the news ticker and flag poles.

Key points

  • The Propaganda War Ends. In 2009, the US quietly removed a provocative sign in Havana, signaling a shift in relations.

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