On Monday – the second day of President Obama’s visit to Cuba – he stopped by a memorial dedicated to Jose Martí. On the site’s guest book, he wrote, “It is a great honor to pay tribute to Jose Martí, who gave his life for the independence of his homeland. His passion for liberty, freedom and self-determination lives on in the Cuban people today.”
He followed that up with a visit to the Plaza de la Revolución, where he posed in front of the Che Guevara mural. He also met with Cuban President Raul Castro. The two participated in a bilaterial meeting and a press conference. Later, he met with Cuban-American Soledad O’Brien for a q&a sesh at an entrepreneurship event. O’Brien had a busy day with the Obamas, because she also joined first lady Michelle Obama at a Let Girls Learn discussion.
Michelle encouraged the girls to talk about themselves. “I want to hear about your lives. I want to hear about your hopes and dreams,” she said. “And we also brought questions from young people just like you in the United States who are so excited about the relationship between our two countries.”
Once again, the White House staff took amazing pictures of the historic visit. Check them out below:
President Barack Obama in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Barack Obama and President Raul Castro walk by Cuban troops including the American and Cuban flag during an official welcoming ceremony at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Barack Obama alongside President Raul Castro gives thumbs up to the Cuban troops during an official welcoming ceremony at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Barack Obama and President Raul Castro participate in a restricted bilateral meeting at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Barack Obama participates in a press conference with President Raúl Castro at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
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President Barack Obama participates in a press conference with President Raúl Castro at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
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President Barack Obama participates in a press conference with President Raúl Castro at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
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President Barack Obama and President Raul Castro participate in a joint press conference at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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A scene from the window of the motorcade in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Barack Obama participates in a question and answer session at an entrepreneurship event with Soledad O’Brian at La Cerveceria in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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First Lady Michelle Obama participates in a Let Girls Learn discussion with Soledad O’Brien at Fabrica de Arte in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
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Bystanders line the road to get a glimpse of the motorcade as First Lady Michelle Obama travels through Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the State Dinner hosted by President Raúl Castro at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, March 21, 2016. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
