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Miami, Florida
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The monument commemorates the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, a failed military operation by Cuban exiles sponsored by the U.S. government to overthrow Fidel Castro's regime.
An eternal flame burns at the monument to symbolize the ongoing hope for freedom and democracy in Cuba.
The Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park, where the monument is located, features several other memorials and statues honoring Cuban history and culture.
Miami is home to a large Cuban-American community, making it a fitting location for a monument dedicated to Cuban history and the struggle for freedom.
The Cuban Memorial Monument was unveiled in 1971, serving as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Cuban exiles.
