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Byline: Antonio A. Prado
Investor's Business Daily
Jose Marti suffered a life of tragedy - two deportations from his beloved Cuba,imprisonment and physical abuse for his work.
It would be enough to discourage most. Yet Marti pushed incessantly toward his goal - independence for Cuba from Spain.
The writings of Marti (1853-95) on individual liberty, social equality and national self-determination have a universal appeal. They inspired not only Cubans fighting for thei
r nation's sovereignty a century ago - they've moved freedom fighters elsewhere. Today, they bring solace to hordes of Cuban exiles who, like Marti, yearn for a return to a freed homeland.
Marti never gave up his fight for Cuba's independence, even in the face of manyhurdles and hardships that would end with his death in battle for the cause.