Why Guantanamo Bay is Totally Forbidden

At the southeastern tip of Cuba sits 45 square miles of American territory that the United States has occupied since 1903. There is a McDonald's, a bowling alley, nine beaches, and a school — all maintained by a desalination plant on foreign soil. Behind 17 miles of fencing sits one of the most controversial detention facilities in modern history. But the story of how this base came to exist begins long before it was in the news — with a colonial uprising, a naval war, and a lease signed for just $2,000 in gold coin. From the Spanish-American War and the legal maneuvering of the Platt Amendment, to the Cuban Revolution, the Cactus Curtain, and three landmark Supreme Court decisions in four years — this is the complete history of Guantanamo Bay. How a forward naval station became a Cold War flashpoint, a refugee processing camp, and ultimately the world's most debated prison — and why the United States shows no sign of giving it back. #GuantanamoBay #ItsHistory #ForbiddenHistory Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉    / @itshistory   Request an episode here 👉 https://forms.gle/siuafjjyP8iHjQ2MA IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.    • IT'S HISTORY 🔥 Trending   » Subscribe:    / @itshistory   » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] Click here to book a sponsorship with me http://thoughtleaders.io/reserve/its-... » DISCLAIMER Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. If you believe your image or content was used in a way that violates your rights, please contact us at [email protected] » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Ryan Socash Editor - Karolina Szwata Host - Ryan Socash » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.