This page includes information about three themes found at The Cuban American Dream Timeline: general aspects of immigration of the Latin American diaspora, especificity of the immigration of Cubans to Florida, and UF in the timeline.
The sudden arrival of marielitos and stigmatization in the public eye unleashed fears about everything from local crime rates to drug smuggling conspiracies designed by Fidel Castro to destroy U.S. society.
Immigration is difficult for the gvnt, the estate, at all levels, especially when dealing with great amount of people in a defined period, such as dealing with war refugees.
As thousands of Cuban students continued to arrive each year, proficiency in both English and Spanish was increasingly important for anyone seeking employment in the area.
Some Cubans came to study at UF with the assistance of long-term, low interest loans of up to $1000 offered by the Cuban Refugee Loan Program, but UF struggled with keeping up with the program.
Florida led the nation in Cold War Education initiatives, which played a vital role in preparing young Floridians for their ringside role in combatting communism.
