This spot in the neighborhood of Ybor City located in Tampa, Florida, may be the only instance in the entire United States where a foreign country owns land within our borders, outside of foreign embassies. This small area of just .14 acres was donated to the Cuba in 1956 as a showing of solidarity and in honor of José Martí who was instrumental in the War for Cuban Independence. Jose unfortunately died in 1895 before he could see his dream for Cubans come true. The spot was actually once a boarding house owned and ran by Paulina Pedroso, a female activist who worked closely with José Martí in their fight for independence. Cuba succeeded in 1898 after defeating Spain with the help of the United States. And in 1902, achieved Independence.
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