After a half century of shuttered ties, the United States has formally re-established diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Speaking from the White House, US President Barack Obama announced the re-opening of embassies in Washington and Havana.
He said Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Cuba later this summer to raise the American flag over the US embassy.
President Obama announced the historic change.
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President Obama said Washington's past policy towards Cuba wasn't working.
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President Obama said the US and Cuba continue to have significant differences.
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President Obama said the policy shift is a popular move.
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President Obama said change is possible.
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