
Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
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Political Turmoil Amidst the Mariel Boatlift
This chapter examines the arrival of Cuban refugees during the 1980 Mariel Boatlift and the ensuing political challenges for a young governor. It highlights the unrest at Fort Chaffee and the conflict between national ideals and local political consequences.
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