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This week in Florida History May 7 to 13

May 9, 1945, the first act of Civil Disobedience in the fight for Civil Rights?
Philip Cardella 13 May 2023
Florida history week of April 30 to May 6

Florida history week of April 30 to May 6

"Boy what a ride," says astronaut.
Philip Cardella 06 May 2023
History Week of April 23-29, 2023

History Week of April 23-29, 2023

On April 27, 1980, storms hit the Florida Keys relentlessly sinking between ten and fifteen boats full of Cuban refugees seeking a new start in the United States in what would become known as the Mariel Boatlift. The mass immigration event, which would see 113,969 Cubans flee to the
Philip Cardella 30 Apr 2023
Members of 2506 Brigade march in a Cuban prision camp guarded by armed men.

History Week of April 16-22

This week in Florida marks one of the most consequential moments in American history.
Philip Cardella 27 Apr 2023
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History Week of April 9-15

The first train arrived in Miami on April 15.
Philip Cardella 27 Apr 2023
A painting of Ponce De Leon and his men looking for the fountain of youth

History Week of April 2-April 8

Ponce De Leon: He never did much of anything here except get himself killed.
Philip Cardella 27 Apr 2023
A path ending in a rocky coastline with waves crashing on rocks below the end of the path.

This is TWIF's New Home!

I'm moving This Week in Florida from Substack for various reasons
Philip Cardella 11 Apr 2023

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