American, Cuban WWII vets to be honored on Armed Forces Day

American, Cuban WWII vets to be honored on Armed Forces Day
Original caption: 3/25/1943-Miami, FL–American and Cuban crews line the rails as ten U.S. Coast Guard submarine chasers are transferred to the Cuban Navy under lend-lease deal. As the American flags were lowered and Cuban ensigns hoisted, crewmen of both nationalities heard Captain H.J. Benson call upon Cuba for assistance in driving the Axis submarines from the Caribbean. — Image by ©...