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José Martí 1853-1895 Apostle of Cuban Independence	"As a tribute to the valiant Kentuckians who fought for the liberation of Cuba in 1850."

Cuban exiles gather in Louisville at St. Helen's Church    on Sept. 8, 1963, for a special Mass in honor of their    national patron, Our Lady of Charity.	Cuban exiles gather in Louisville at St. Helen's Church    on Sept. 8, 1963, for a special Mass in honor of their    national patron, Our Lady of Charity.

Cuban exiles, displaying their national flag, walk three     blocks from St. Helen's Church on Sept. 8, 1963, to the     monument then across from the Shively Public Library.	The Louisville Cuban exile community     in 1963, included the families of de la    Cova, Prieto, Zayas-Bazan, and Puzo.

Antonio de la Cova (tallest boy in suit and tie)       with other Cuban children honoring José Martí.	Cuban exile girls, the de la Cova                   sisters, Carmen Zayas-Bazan and                   others, homage Martí.